St. John's PREP always needs and welcomes new catechists and substitute catechists.
 
Our dedicated volunteer teachers include engineers, attorneys, nurses, teachers, homemakers, musicians, accountants, and other parishioners. What do they all have in common? A love of the faith and a desire to instill that in our children.

All catechist materials are provided by the Religious Education Office. Teachers make time during the week to prepare for each lesson.

Catechists are encouraged, but not required, to obtain certification by attending various workshops offered throughout the archdiocese.

All catechists, including substitutes, must comply with the requirements of the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Program as follows:

• State Police background check;
• State Police child abuse check;
• Attendance at one Safe Environment Program (Protecting God's Children) class (find the class schedule here);
• Completion of online Mandatory Reporting module; and
• FBI fingerprint check if not a Pennsylvania resident for 10 continuous years.

For more information about becoming a PREP catechist, please contact:

Theresa Hedlund
Director of Religious Education
(610) 874-3418, ext. 105
thedlund@sjcparish.org