St. John's PREP always needs and welcomes new catechists, substitutes and aides.
 
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 adult volunteers in our PREP program -- catechists, substitutes, classroom aides and other helpers -- 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, please contact:

Mary C. Pizzano
Director of Religious Education
(610) 874-3418, ext. 105
mpizzano@sjcparish.org