“The family is the domestic church…the home is the Church in miniature.” – St. John Paul II

We believe that parents are the primary teachers of their children in the faith. To support and accompany in teaching their children about their faith,  St. John the Evangelist Church offers in-person classes for students in Pre-School through Grade 8.

Classes meet one hour a week from September through April. Families gather periodically throughout the year with their children to experience intergenerational learning. A home study program is provided for students whose families cannot attend the weekly program. Families are encouraged to attend family gatherings throughout the year.

If you're interested in more information, please contact Theresa Konitzer, Director of Religious Education Faith Formation at 410-592-6206, ext. 107.

In partnership with parents, Saint John Parish’s Faith Formation program offers students opportunities for faith development in a faith learning environment that is welcoming and friendly to youth.

For more information, contact Theresa Konitzer, Director of Religious Education Faith Formation at 410-592-6206, X107 or konitzermt@sjehydes.org. 

Pre-School through grade 8 meet one hour a week from September through April.  A home study program is provided for students whose families cannot attend the weekly program. Home study students meet four times throughout the year. Families are encouraged to attend family gatherings throughout the year.

Families are encouraged to attend classes on a regular basis. If a student cannot attend a class, parents are urged to contact the teacher to receive missed work. Students who miss more than five classes should contact the Religious Education Office.

Home Study is available for students in grades 3 – 8 who cannot attend the regularly scheduled classes.  For more information, please contact the Religious Education Office.

(for First Reconciliation and First Communion)

RECONCILIATION – Children who have completed one year of religious education are invited to prepare for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Parents are invited to attend a parent information session which explains the preparation process and ways they can become involved in preparing their child for the sacrament. Students who are ready to participate in the sacrament will do so in the fall of the year.

FIRST COMMUNION – Children who have completed one year of religious education are invited to prepare for First Communion. Parents are invited to attend a parent orientation meeting explaining the preparation process and ways they can become involved in preparing their child for the sacrament.

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