Catechism Program 2024-2025
The catechism program aims to offer children the opportunity to develop their faith and grow in their relationship with God and His Church.
As a parish, we believe it is the responsibility of the entire faith community, especially parents/guardians, to share the commitment to religious education. Thank you for enrolling your child(ren) in the catechism program.
As a parish, we believe it is the responsibility of the entire faith community, especially parents/guardians, to share the commitment to religious education. Thank you for enrolling your child(ren) in the catechism program.
Catechism Schedule
PRE-COMMUNION PREP CLASS
For all Grade 1 students starting catechism
Saturdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Parish Meeting Room
Catechist: TBA
COMMUNION PREP CLASS
For all Grade 2-5 students who have not received their Communion
(students in this class will receive their First Communion in June 2025)
Sundays 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Parish Meeting Room
Catechist: John Catibog
POST-COMMUNION CLASS
For all Grade 3-5 students who have received their Communion
Sundays 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Parish Hall
Catechist: Mrs. Susana Hawryshko
PRE-CONFIRMATION CLASS
For all Grade 6 and 7+ students who have not received their Confirmation and/or Communion
Sundays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Parish Meeting Room
Catechist: Mrs. Sia Tiukula and Mrs. Irene Oliviero
CONFIRMATION PREP CLASS
For all Grade 8+ students who have not received their Confirmation
and for Grade 7 students who completed the pre-confirmation class
(students in this class will receive their Confirmation in May/June 2025)
Sundays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Parish Hall
Catechists: Mrs. Kitin Cayona
For all Grade 1 students starting catechism
Saturdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Parish Meeting Room
Catechist: TBA
COMMUNION PREP CLASS
For all Grade 2-5 students who have not received their Communion
(students in this class will receive their First Communion in June 2025)
Sundays 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Parish Meeting Room
Catechist: John Catibog
POST-COMMUNION CLASS
For all Grade 3-5 students who have received their Communion
Sundays 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Parish Hall
Catechist: Mrs. Susana Hawryshko
PRE-CONFIRMATION CLASS
For all Grade 6 and 7+ students who have not received their Confirmation and/or Communion
Sundays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Parish Meeting Room
Catechist: Mrs. Sia Tiukula and Mrs. Irene Oliviero
CONFIRMATION PREP CLASS
For all Grade 8+ students who have not received their Confirmation
and for Grade 7 students who completed the pre-confirmation class
(students in this class will receive their Confirmation in May/June 2025)
Sundays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Parish Hall
Catechists: Mrs. Kitin Cayona
Registration Fee
The catechism program fee is $30 per child to help cover the purchase of textbooks, activity books, and supplies. Please pay the registration fee no later than November 3. Make cheques payable to St. John the Evangelist Parish. If you need support to cover the costs of registration, please speak to Father Ramon or your child’s catechist.
Attendance
Children are encouraged to attend classes consistently to ensure continuity and success in the program. Children are also encouraged to attend Mass regularly, discuss faith issues at home, and give witness to the faith by being involved actively in the parish community.
While we realize that students have schoolwork and extra activities, it may be necessary to send faith work home to be completed. This may be required as class time is limited and does not allow for an extended time to complete some activities. As well, some assignments are best done at home as they promote family discussion and family faith development. We encourage parents/guardians to work with their children to complete these assignments.
Behaviour and Discipline
Please speak to your children and ensure they understand that our Catechists are volunteers who give freely of their time to share their faith. They deserve to be treated with respect.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a Christian manner and show respect for all volunteers and other students in our program. No electronic devices should be used in class.
Required Materials
Each student will be given a copy of the corresponding Faith and Life Series student textbook and activity book. The fee for the books is covered by the $30 registration fee.
The catechism program fee is $30 per child to help cover the purchase of textbooks, activity books, and supplies. Please pay the registration fee no later than November 3. Make cheques payable to St. John the Evangelist Parish. If you need support to cover the costs of registration, please speak to Father Ramon or your child’s catechist.
Attendance
Children are encouraged to attend classes consistently to ensure continuity and success in the program. Children are also encouraged to attend Mass regularly, discuss faith issues at home, and give witness to the faith by being involved actively in the parish community.
While we realize that students have schoolwork and extra activities, it may be necessary to send faith work home to be completed. This may be required as class time is limited and does not allow for an extended time to complete some activities. As well, some assignments are best done at home as they promote family discussion and family faith development. We encourage parents/guardians to work with their children to complete these assignments.
Behaviour and Discipline
Please speak to your children and ensure they understand that our Catechists are volunteers who give freely of their time to share their faith. They deserve to be treated with respect.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a Christian manner and show respect for all volunteers and other students in our program. No electronic devices should be used in class.
Required Materials
Each student will be given a copy of the corresponding Faith and Life Series student textbook and activity book. The fee for the books is covered by the $30 registration fee.
Note: There will be no classes on the following Saturdays and Sundays
Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2024: THANKSGIVING
Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22, 2024: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Saturday, December 28 and Sunday, December 29, 2024: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5, 2025: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16, 2025: LONG WEEKEND
Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 2025: SPRING BREAK
Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 2025: SPRING BREAK
Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2025: PALM SUNDAY
Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, 2025: EASTER WEEKEND
Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18, 2025: LONG WEEKEND
LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES IS JUNE 8, 2025
Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2024: THANKSGIVING
Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22, 2024: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Saturday, December 28 and Sunday, December 29, 2024: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5, 2025: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16, 2025: LONG WEEKEND
Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 2025: SPRING BREAK
Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 2025: SPRING BREAK
Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2025: PALM SUNDAY
Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, 2025: EASTER WEEKEND
Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18, 2025: LONG WEEKEND
LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES IS JUNE 8, 2025