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and Office Hours
St.
John the Baptist Parish Religious Education classes provide
instruction and formation in the Catholic Faith to students
attending public and non-Catholic private schools in preschool
and grades K-8. Enrollment stands at nearly 700 students
served by predominately a volunteer faculty and assistants.
St. John’s Parish Religious Education is administered
by one Director of Religious Education and one administrative
assistant.
Office hours are from
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. Tuesday through Friday and during
Parish Religious Education sessions on Sunday mornings.
The Office of Religious Education is located in the Fr.
Murphy Education Center, Telephone (256) 325-8580 or (256)
722-8590.
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Schedule
The
academic year for Parish Religious Education runs from
early September through early May. All sessions take place
in the Fr. Murpy Education Center. Preschool classes for
children ages 3 and 4 meet on Sunday mornings at 8:30
a.m. and 11:15 a. m. Grades K-8 meet on Sunday mornings
at 9:45 a. m. until 11:00 a. m.
Our High School Religious
Education classes are primarily focused on the preparation
for the Sacrament of Confirmation and are under the direction
of the Coordinator of Youth and Family Life Ministry.
For more information about these classes, please see St.
John’s Confirmation.
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Children's
Liturgy of the Word
Children’s
Liturgy of The Word
gives Kindergarten through 5th grade children the opportunity
to listen to the Word and pray together during our 8:30 AM Mass.
Join us on the dates below...
We will have trial runs of Children's Liturgy of the Word during 8:30 mass on Sunday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 9. Our experience on these weeks will determine the best way to continue this ministry. This ministry is for Elementary aged children (K - 5). Parents are welcome to attend with their children if they want to observe and participate with us. Teenagers and adults interested in volunteering for this ministry should contact Cheri Furno at 772-0449.
- Cheri
Furno |
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Weather-Related
Cancellation Policy
St.
John’s Parish School of Religion follows the Madison County
School System’s Policy regarding closing schools due to
inclement weather. If you are unsure if there will be
classes, please call our office at (256) 325-8580 or (256)
722-8590 and listen to a pre-recorded message, or tune
in to WAFF- 48 |
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Volunteer
Opportunities
Do
you wish to be a part of the Parish Religious Education program?
There
are many opportunities to join the 70 plus ministry volunteers
as:
| Catechists |
Office Helpers |
| Aides |
Hall
Monitors |
| Substitutes |
Musicians
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| Room
Parents |
VBS
Volunteers |
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Important
Information – Please note
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All listed sacramental parent meetings are mandatory. We ask
that at least one parent be in attendance at these meetings.
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Information regarding the sessions for the Catechesis in Creating
a Safe Environment will be announced via the parish bulletin.
These classes have been scheduled for January 15, 2006, for
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