Religious Education for Grades 1-8
Dear St. John Families,
We are excited to welcome all new and returning students to our 2025-2026 Faith Formation Program. Classes begin on September 29, and conclude on March 25. You can find our 2025-2026 calendar below. The curriculum and tuition for our in- person learning and home study program are the same.
We are excited to welcome all new and returning students to our 2025-2026 Faith Formation Program. Classes begin on September 29, and conclude on March 25. You can find our 2025-2026 calendar below. The curriculum and tuition for our in- person learning and home study program are the same.
CLASS SCHEDULE
The class days/times offered this year are:
The class days/times offered this year are:
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Monday
4:15 PM- 5:15 PM 1st Grade, 2nd Grade (First Communion), 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade and 7th Grade 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM 3rd Grade, 8th Grade (Confirmation) |
Wednesday
4:15 PM- 5:15 PM 1st Grade, 2nd Grade (First Communion), 3rd Grade 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM 1st Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade (Confirmation) |
If you have any questions about scheduling, please reach out to Nicole Brennan.
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Nicole Brennan, Coordinator of Faith Formation
203-722-7556/ 203- 655-8020 nbrennan@stjohndarien |
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Home Study
Home study is available for any student in grade 3-7 that is unable to make in-person classes.
- If you have participated in home study in the past, you must have completed all work to be eligible going forward.
- Children will be provided a workbook, syllabus and prayers to learn.
- Students have the choice of submitting work online (grades 1-6), or submitting their workbook mid-year and at the end-of-year (grades 1-8).
- For grades 1,2 and 8, please reach out to Nicole Brenna for approval prior to registering for the home study option.
- Home study students agree to attend mass weekly and attend confession twice during the school year.
Tuition
Tuition is payable at the time of registration via the online form, and is as follows:
Beginning on July 16, tuition in each category will increase by $50.
If tuition assistance is needed, please click Here to submit your request to Father Sam Scott, Pastor
- One Child: $375
- Two Children: $475
- Three or more Children: $575
Beginning on July 16, tuition in each category will increase by $50.
If tuition assistance is needed, please click Here to submit your request to Father Sam Scott, Pastor
Catechists
We are truly grateful to our volunteer catechists who generously give of their time. If you are interested in volunteering as a catechist or a hall monitor, please reach out to Nicole Brennan. Tuition for the children of catechists is FREE.
Registration Policy
Online registration will open Wednesday, June 11.
Tuition will increase by $50 on Monday, July 16.
Registration is not complete until all forms have been submitted (online registration and payment, and baptism certificate for First Communion and Confirmation students).
Please reach out to Nicole Brennan prior to registration for students who have missed more than one grade of classes.
The Faith Formation office will be close for summer break from June 16- August 15. During this time, email will be monitored, and you can expect a response within a week.
Peace,
Nicole Brennan. Faith Formation Coordinator.
[email protected]
(203) 722- 7556
Tuition will increase by $50 on Monday, July 16.
Registration is not complete until all forms have been submitted (online registration and payment, and baptism certificate for First Communion and Confirmation students).
Please reach out to Nicole Brennan prior to registration for students who have missed more than one grade of classes.
The Faith Formation office will be close for summer break from June 16- August 15. During this time, email will be monitored, and you can expect a response within a week.
Peace,
Nicole Brennan. Faith Formation Coordinator.
[email protected]
(203) 722- 7556
