The Religious Education program at St. John the Baptist is focused on forming disciples of Christ through creating relationships and accompaniment in prayer, education, and exposure to the sacraments. We center deep in our faith to encompass the life of Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the holy sacraments instituted in the Church. Our chosen curriculum mirrors this approach by building each new year upon the last. We use Sophia Institute's "Spirit of Truth" curriculum. This curriculum is rich in beauty and solid in the truth of the Word. Our mission is to shape intentional disciples of Christ by accompanying them in communion with God and to reinforce that they are children of God who are loved unconditionally. 

    As part of the St. John’s community, it is our task to support the Catholic teaching parents teach at home as the primary educators of the faith.  The first catechists in any child’s life are the family members in with whom he or she lives with. You provide the example for your child by actively living out your faith, attending Mass, receiving the sacraments regularly and praying at home.  What happens at home -both positive and negative- provides lessons for life. In the family, faith is shared as part of the unfolding daily life. The home, or domestic church, provides a real place in which a child learns to live out his or her faith, as well as, understands it. Your child’s faith is fostered through actions and decisions made in the home (CCC 1655-1657). In partnership with you, we hope to teach your child what it means to be a Catholic Christian.  We are here to assist and encourage you in teaching and handing down your faith to your children.

    Online Registration for 2023-24 classes will close on September 4, 2023

Please understand that classes begin Sept. 18, 2023 and we will need ample time to order all books, materials, cleaning supplies, get digital accounts set up, classroom setup, etc. 
*Please note students are officially registered for a class when the registration/technology processing fee is paid.

Classes will be noted as "CLOSED" when maximum capacity has been reached in each class.

What we offer here at St. John the Baptist

In Person Classes: Students will meet in-person using St. John's School building for classes. 

MONDAY Classes:  Evening class time 6:00pm-7:15pm 
 - First Communion Preparation Year #2 (completion of year #1 required)
 - 6th Grade (Pre- Confirmation)
 - Sacramental Confirmation Preparation Years 1 & 2 (7th and 8th grades)
                                              
 WEDNESDAY Classes:  Afternoon class time 3:30pm-4:45pm  
  - Sacramental First Communion Preparation Years #1 & #2 
 - 3rd Grade 
 - 4th Grade
 - 5th Grade 
          *Grades 1-5 can get bused over from Ringwood and JES schools immediately after school on Wednesdays.  A permission slip will be emailed after you complete registration. Please print, fill out and return permission slip to your child's school office when school starts in the fall. Students cannot ride bus over to Religious Ed without permission slip submitted to school.

Common Class/Grade Preparations
First Communion Prep Year #1= 1st grade
First Communion Prep Year #2= 2nd grade 

TENTATIVE SAVE THE DATE!
2nd Year -First Communion Prep Year #2 "Parent Meeting" 

Tuesday, October 10, 2023  in the Parish Hall/School Gym

First Communion students are welcome, but are not required to be present at meeting

Confirmation Prep Year #1= 7th Grade
Confirmation Prep Year #2= 8th Grade 

TENTATIVE SAVE THE DATE!
Confirmation 2023-24 Family Meeting
Tuesday, September 26, 2023  in the Parish Hall/School Gym
First Year Prep Families 6:00-6:45pm
Second Year Prep Families 7:00-8:00pm

Fall registration for classes will close on September 4, 2023