One of the purposes for the existence of St. John School is to assist the parents in the Catholic religious education and development of their child(ren). We hope to accomplish this by having good Christian teachers to guide the children in each of their classes throughout the school year. Being Catholic is a priority at St. John School. Religion classes are taught in all grade levels by a practicing Catholic teacher.

As you are the primary faith educator of your child(ren), we are counting on your support so that we together can offer your child(ren) a quality Catholic education. Attendance of weekend Mass is expected of all St. John families. (Non-Catholic families are expected to worship weekly at the church of their choice.)

Class/School Mass
Mass is celebrated weekly by grade level. Grades K-4 attend Mass on Tuesdays; grades 5-8 on Wednesdays. Each class prepares liturgies on a rotating basis throughout the year, thereby students learn to fulfill various responsibilities. All Masses are held during the school day at 9:00 am. Check the calendar for Holy Day and Birthday (all school) Masses. All students are expected to participate in Mass through active prayer, song, and word.

Sacraments
The preparation of the children for the reception of the sacraments is a cooperative effort between the school and the home. Therefore, St. John has adopted the plan whereby each year the parents of the children who are to receive First Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist are asked to meet with the religious educators to work together to prepare the children for these sacraments. First Reconciliation and First Communion are offered in our parish in second grade.

Service to Others
Students are urged to share their time and talent in service to the school, church, community, and family. In recognizing the service they perform to/for God and others, our students learn their effort and work can make a difference in the world around them. Through the various services they provide, we hope they develop a stronger sense of self and community.

One service hour per grade is encouraged (i.e., two hours for second grade, five for fifth, etc.) Examples of service:
- Altar server, cantor (not school Masses)
Babysitting without pay
- Summer Social volunteer
- Vacation Bible School volunteer
- Community Service Project (Mother Teresa,
- Fortress of Fun clean-up project, parish
grounds clean-up, soup kitchen, etc.)
- Individual class or grade service projects

Service hours performed are recorded on Service Completed slip and can be certified by parents or sponsoring/supervising adult. Service Completed slips are available through child's teacher or from the school web site. The Service Hours Coordinator will approve and record completed service hours.

Completed service hours are due before May 2nd, 2008.

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