Catechism Program 2024-2025
The catechism program allows children to develop their faith and grow their relationship with God and His Church.
As a parish, we believe that the entire faith community, especially parents/guardians, is responsible for sharing the commitment to religious education. Thank you for enrolling your child(ren) in the catechism program.
As a parish, we believe that the entire faith community, especially parents/guardians, is responsible for sharing the commitment to religious education. Thank you for enrolling your child(ren) in the catechism program.
Catechism Schedule
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 Hall
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 Meeting Room
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 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 Hall
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 Meeting Room
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 other class materials. We will use the Faith and Life series books as the primary catechism material (the Post-Communion Class will not have student books). Please pay the registration fee by November 3. Make cheques payable to St. John the Evangelist Parish. Place your cheque (with your child’s name in the memo line) in the catechism mailbox located in the parish. If you need support to cover registration costs, 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. In addition, some assignments are best done at home as they promote family discussion and 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.
The catechism program fee is $30 per child to help cover the purchase of textbooks, activity books, and other class materials. We will use the Faith and Life series books as the primary catechism material (the Post-Communion Class will not have student books). Please pay the registration fee by November 3. Make cheques payable to St. John the Evangelist Parish. Place your cheque (with your child’s name in the memo line) in the catechism mailbox located in the parish. If you need support to cover registration costs, 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. In addition, some assignments are best done at home as they promote family discussion and 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.
Note: There will be no classes on the following Sundays:
Sunday, October 13, 2024: THANKSGIVING
Sunday, December 22, 2024: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Sunday, December 29, 2024: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Sunday, January 5, 2025: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Sunday, February 16, 2025: LONG WEEKEND
Sunday, March 30, 2025: SPRING BREAK
Sunday, April 6, 2025: SPRING BREAK
Sunday, April 13, 2025: PALM SUNDAY
Sunday, April 20, 2025: EASTER WEEKEND
Sunday, May 18, 2025: LONG WEEKEND
LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES IS JUNE 8, 2025
Sunday, October 13, 2024: THANKSGIVING
Sunday, December 22, 2024: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Sunday, December 29, 2024: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Sunday, January 5, 2025: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Sunday, February 16, 2025: LONG WEEKEND
Sunday, March 30, 2025: SPRING BREAK
Sunday, April 6, 2025: SPRING BREAK
Sunday, April 13, 2025: PALM SUNDAY
Sunday, April 20, 2025: EASTER WEEKEND
Sunday, May 18, 2025: LONG WEEKEND
LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES IS JUNE 8, 2025