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Welcome to St. John's Parish Religious Education Program.
Through example, service, study and prayer, St. John's PREP aims to guide the children and families of our parish to develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus. We are committed to:
We look forward to sharing our faith with your children.
- Nurturing love of God and service to others;
- Teaching the values and catechism of the Catholic Church; and
- Preparing children for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
All SJC children, regardless of school, traditionally celebrate First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in second grade and Confirmation in seventh grade. Adaptive PREP students may receive their sacraments at any age, in accordance with their needs.
We understand that some families have special circumstances that affect their child's religious education and sacramental preparation. Please reach out to us as soon as possible to discuss any special needs for the upcoming year.
Our ProgramsSt. John's PREP offers two options:
- Instruction and sacramental preparation for grades 1-7; and
- An Adaptive program for youth of all ages with special needs.
St. John's PREP is for registered parishioners only. To register with our parish, please click here. Not sure whether you're registered? Please inquire here.
2020-21 Program
For the 2020-21 school year, SJC PREP is pleased to introduce a new "family catechesis" program that combines catechesis at home with occasional parish-based meetings. Family catechesis has proved to be a powerful experience for families and a safe, consistent and flexible method of religious education amid the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We appreciate your patience and support as we transition to our new program.
Program Overview
2020-21 Calendar
Registration
Catechists Needed
PREP depends on parent involvement; we can't operate without it. Catechists (regular and substitute) are needed for the fall. Please support your child's growth in faith. Learn more.
Contact:Patty Briganti
Coordinator of Religious Education
St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church
617 S. Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 874-3418, ext. 105
pbriganti@sjcparish.org