Religious Education
Office: 287-2801
Director of Religious Education:
The Religious Education program for San Juan Del Rio Parish is based on four guiding principles:
- To establish and deepen our students' personal friendship with Jesus Christ.
- To teach our students the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church.
- To reinforce the faith foundation taught in the home and at Mass.
- To teach Catholic life skills, personal prayer, scripture, sacraments, service, etc.
The Religious Education Program features:
Classes run from mid-September through to May on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Contact the Religious Education office for specific grade level days and times.
Sacramental Programs: Reconciliation/First Communion (2nd grade) and Confirmation (8th grade/high school) are two year programs.
Registration begins in August print out the form below or call the office at 287-2801.
Religious Education Curriculum
The Christ Our Life series has updated all of their books from grades Kindergarten through 7. Students can now go home after their lesson at Religious Education and login on the website to reinforce what is being taught in class through online games, interactive reviews and study guides as well as a Sunday Connection which helps families prepare to participate in the Sunday Mass with a background of the Gospel, printable prayer cards, and a summary of what your children are learning. Parents, log in with your children and make this a wonderful at home activity each week. Step by step instructions: 1. Log into www.ChristOurLife.org. 2. Click on the “Resources” tab and click on ”Family Activities” in the drop down box. 3. Click on “Christ Our Life, 2009 Edition, Family Resources” 4. Choose the activity. 5. Choose the appropriate grade level.
Religious Education Teachers
Volunteers are needed to teach and assist a teacher for grades Pre-k though Confirmation level. Opportunities to help in the program on smaller commitment times are also available.
Persons wanting to teach or assist are welcome and encouraged to contact the Religious Education Office. Teaching children is a very fulfilling experience. You will grow in your own faith and knowlege as well as make an impact on the faith formation of a child. All materials needed to teach or assist are provided. Please call if you have any questions in regard to this rewarding ministry.
Opportunities are available during the summer Vacation Bible School program as well.
Catechist Registration Form
Substitute Catechist Registration Form
Vacation Bible School
VBS provides our young people with a week of fun, games, arts and crafts and religious training to enhance their understanding of Jesus, the Catholic Church and its teaching.
VBS is conducted in June at SJDR School from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Girls and boys who have completed Pre-K (4) through 5th grade may enroll.
Registration begins in May.
Adults are invited to teach or assist teachers. Junior and senior high students can earn service hours by assisting also.
VBS Theme Letter (Coming May 2011)
Registration Form
VBS Volunteer Form