What is new?... Faith formation announcements & updates

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Safe & Sacred
Online Program

We are committed to educating our faithful to recognize and respond to someone who wishes them harm. We know that ongoing learning is a responsibility we must all take seriously. I thank you for your continued commitment and encourage you to share this letter and website with all those involved in educating children and youth in your community.

Sincerely in the Lord,

Most Rev. John M. Quinn
Bishop of Winona

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Teaching our Children

“Let the little children come to me: do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” –Mark 10: 13-16

WELCOME TO SUNDAY PRESCHOOL!

In September, 2008, St. John Sunday Preschool took on a whole new look. With Mary Rownd as coordinator, the 3-yr-olds begin their morning at 9:30 a.m. in room 105. The 4-yr-olds gather in room 200, and the 5-yr-olds gather in the library (2nd floor). When the children arrive, they go to their assigned locker on the 1st floor where they put on their color coded t-shirt that has their name on it. The 3’s wear blue; the 4’s wear yellow; and the 5’s wear red. A parent is assigned each to each classroom, while another parent is assigned to travel with an age group. Every 20 minutes the children head to a different room for the assigned activity of the morning:

Room 105 Crafts

Room 200 Story & snack

Library Music & movement

At the end of the morning, each child goes home with a craft related to the Bible story of the day, along with a beautiful Bible page that parents can read throughout the week as well as do the suggested prayer activities. The program has become so popular that enrollment went up 25% just this year! Registration is required for this program. Contact the parish or e-mail Mary Rownd for more information.

Registration
Download a PDF registration form for preschool activities.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children in grades K-3 are invited to participate in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 9:30 a.m. Liturgy. No registration is required. Children will be invited to join the facilitators after the opening prayer and will return to join their families in church after the Prayer of the Faithful.

Child Care During Sunday Liturgy 9:30 Mass

In addition to Sunday Preschool and CLW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word), St. John’s is pleased that we are able to also offer child care. Parents of children up to age 5 may drop of their child(ren) off before 9:30 Mass in Room 104 of the school.
No pre-registration is required.
Parents simply sign in and go on to Mass.

Religious Education (Grades 1-8)

Children who attend public school participate in our faith formation program on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Registration is required.

We use the Harcourt Faith in Action series which is based on the liturgical year and has a spiral scope and sequence, allowing all children to study the same topic at the same time.

Registration

Download a PDF registration form for religious education (Grades 1-8).

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What is new?... Faith formation announcements & updates

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School (VBS) for Pre-K and Kindergarten through fourth grade runs for a full week in during the Summer.

The purpose of this group is to give children a fun-filled week aimed at celebrating God's love. Activities include scripture plays, music, crafts, snacks, free-time and special events.

VBS is directed by volunteers of the Church of St. John the Evangelist. The areas where volunteers are needed are: Teachers, Arts and Crafts, Nursery, Group Leaders, Games, Decorations and overall Coordinators. Please contact Maggie DeStazio for more information.