Religious Education

 

UPDATED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

NEW COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

This month, Mrs. Karen Marx joined the St. John Neumann Catholic Church family as the new Coordinator of Religious Education.

If you are a registered parishioner with school-aged children (K-8) and would like to register your child for Vacation Bible School (this summer) or Religious Education Classes for the fall, registration forms will be posted here by the end of March, so check back then!

If you have any questions, please contact Karen at kmarx@stjnrcc.com or call 410-208-2956. Please keep in mind, she does not work everyday, so allow a day for her to respond. 

 

First Communion

First Reconciliation will occur by appointment a few weeks prior to First Communion in June.

First Holy Communion will be on the Feast of Corpus Christi June 1 & 2.

More information will be forthcoming at our next Sacramental Preparation Meeting on Sunday, April 7th at the Church Library from 12:30-1:30 PM. 

 

Confirmation 

Important Upcoming Dates

Sunday, April 14th

Confirmation Retreat from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at MBS

Lunch will be provided.

 

Thursday, April 25th

Confirmation Rehearsal 6:00 PM at St. Luke’s Church

 

Tuesday, April 30th

Confirmation 6:00 PM at St. Luke’s Church

 

Copies of all paperwork can be found in the folder at the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VERNrSa-ukQdmCP57ZfrxCskeC8G4bvV?usp=drive_link

Confirmation Candidates, please continue to complete the following form before each class:

https://forms.gle/diQhgn47v9sbKX137

 

FAQ 

Does my child have to attend Sacramental Preparation classes for First Communion if they attend MBS?

Yes, Sacramental Preparation classes are in addition to the regular participation in the weekly religious education classes or Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and are attended by both parent and child. Attendance at all classes as well as faith guidance at home is necessary for the proper formation of the students. Building a strong foundation of our Roman Catholic faith is the main goal of our collective efforts.

Does my child have to attend Sacramental Preparation classes for First Communion if they attend Religious Education classes?

Yes, Sacramental Preparation classes are in addition to the regular participation in the weekly religious education classes or Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and are attended by both parent and child. Attendance at all classes as well as faith guidance at home is necessary for the proper formation of the students. Building a strong foundation of our Roman Catholic faith is the main goal of our collective efforts.

Does my child have to attend Sacramental Preparation classes for Confirmation if they attend MBS?

Yes, Sacramental Preparation classes are in addition to the regular participation in the weekly religious education classes or Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and are attended by both parent and child. Attendance at all classes as well as faith guidance at home is necessary for the proper formation of the students. Building a strong foundation of our Roman Catholic faith is the main goal of our collective efforts.

 

Does my child have to attend Sacramental Preparation classes for Confirmation if they attend Religious Education classes?

Yes, Sacramental Preparation classes are in addition to the regular participation in the weekly religious education classes or Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and are attended by both parent and child. Attendance at all classes as well as faith guidance at home is necessary for the proper formation of the students. Building a strong foundation of our Roman Catholic faith is the main goal of our collective efforts.

 

Does my child have to attend Religious Education classes for one year before receiving First Communion or Confirmation?

Yes, children must be enrolled in a Religious Education Program prior to the reception of a sacrament.  This education must be continuous from Kindergarten.  If this is not the case then some additional religious instruction might be necessary prior to the reception of the Sacrament. Children in the 2nd grade celebrate First Reconciliation in the Fall and First Holy Communion in the Spring. Confirmation Sessions begin in the Fall of the 8th grade and this Sacrament is celebrated by the Bishop in the Spring of the 8th grade. Children must be registered for Confirmation Sessions.