Religious Education
Welcome to St. John's Religious Education
Our Children’s Faith Formation/RE Program is dedicated to supporting Catholic parents in their vital role as the primary educators of their children in the faith. We are here to walk alongside you as you lead, teach, and raise your children in the love and knowledge of God. By your example—through weekly Sunday Mass attendance, prayer, receiving and living the Sacraments, reading scripture and spiritual works, engaging in parish ministries, growing in a personal relationship with the Lord, and performing works of mercy—you instill in your children a deep love for the Catholic faith. Together, we nurture their journey toward a lasting and joyful faith.
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RE Registration
We’ve streamlined the process using Parish Giving’s Online Registration system. There are two ways to register:
New Families
Click below to complete a brief intake form. Once reviewed, you’ll receive an email from Parish Giving with login credentials.
SJES and Homeschool Families
While we do not provide materials or in-person instruction, registration helps us maintain accurate sacramental records and communicate efficiently from one central system. Thank you for your understanding!
Next Steps for All Families:
Once logged into Parish Giving:
Enter student and family information
Complete health questions and agreements
Make payment
Choose your student sessions:
In-person Religious Education
Catholic School or Home School Note: This step is only for assigning grade levels and does not register your child for in-person classes. The information is for internal records only.
Important: Students are not considered registered until payment is submitted.
Calendar & Class Schedule
- Mondays from 4:30–6:00 PM
- Mondays from 6:30–8:00 PM
- Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM
Resources
Serve as a Catechist
“Do you want to do a good deed? Teach the young!
Do you want to perform a holy act? Teach the young!
Do you want to do a holy thing? Teach the young!
Truly, now and for the future, among holy things, this is the holiest.”
-Saint John Bosco
Serving as a classroom assistant or catechist is a wonderful opportunity to build up the Church by guiding children and young people on their faith-journey.
Have you served as a catechist before or feel called to volunteer? Contact Catherine Cobos to discuss tuition discounts and share your availability.
If you’re interested in volunteering with children in any capacity, you must complete the Diocese of Arlington’s compliance process through the Office of Protection of Children and Young People (OPCYP). Contact the OPCYP Liaison to get started.
Vocations
Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, Lord of the harvest,
call forth vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life from our diocese and our families. Inspire men to imitate Christ the Eternal High Priest in sacrificial service to Your Church. Move the hearts of men and women to offer themselves wholly to You in poverty, chastity, and obedience. Send them as laborers for Your harvest. Inspire the faithful to support them with prayer and sacrifice. Raise up holy families who foster openness to Your call. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Explore these resources on vocational discernment:
