Dear Parents/Guardians,
I am so pleased to be here for our parish community. I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits! While the world is still returning to normalcy, please note, we are making every effort to be flexible and accommodating with religious formation. Our faith is here to support you in your role as primary educator for your teens. 

This letter is to provide information about registration for the 2022-2023 Religious Formation (Grades 8-12) including sacramental preparation (Confirmation).
 
Registration for this session of Religious Formation will be August 28th - September 18th. To register, please fill out the online registration form and pay the registration fee. The registration fee may be paid online through our online giving platform or by cash or check at our Main Office.

Please note: There is a $25 book fee per child, up to $50 per family for registered parishioners. If this fee will cause a hardship to your family, please discuss this with the Formation Director. If you are not a registered parishioner at St. John XXIII, there is a $50 non-refundable fee per child.

If your child will be receiving a sacrament this year, please provide a copy of their baptism certificate (front and back) either by mail, drop-off, or high quality scan/photo through the registration form online or via email to [email protected]c.org.

Children going into 3rd-12th grades who have not been baptized or have not received First Eucharist or Reconciliation will need to register for their grade-level class in addition to attending classes outside of that time in the Spring. Please contact Angela at 293-7756 or [email protected] for more info. 
 

Circle of Grace Home Study

The Circle of Grace Child Protection Program helps children and young people understand their own and other’s dignity in mind, body, and spirit.  All grades, K-12, are using the same program across the Archdiocese and each year builds upon the other. This year, we are offering this program via home study. Parents are asked to go over the lesson plan with their children. Our Religious Formation Director will be available for guidance. Our home study information will be sent out in October.

8th-12th Grade Options:

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has adopted a Confirmation process that follows a similar format to that of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is meant to be done 'at your own pace.' While we do have classes, service, and more, each teen is responsible for completing each phase when they are ready. Minimally, this should take 2 years; however, it may be stretched out to accommodate each person's faith journey.

There are 3 steps in this process: Learners (pre-confirmation), Disciples in Training (Confirmation prep.), and Disciples in Ministry (post-Confirmation). Classes will be on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 PM in person. Additional service and activities will be scheduled outside of that time with plenty of notice including some classes being extended in time. Current calendars may be found at the bottom of this page.

• If your child is in 8th grade, they may register as a Learner (this is regardless of attending Catholic School).
• If your child was a Learner last year* or is in high school and attends Catholic School, they may register as a Disciple in Training if they are ready to enter their Confirmation year OR as a Learner based on their preference.
  • Remember, the Learner phase may be repeated as many times as a youth wishes - we vary our curriculum to accommodate this.
• If your child has been confirmed*, they may register as a Disciple in Ministry.

Catechists

Our programs are not possible without our Catechists who donate their time and talent as well as share their love of faith with your children. Being a catechist is a calling and a wonderful blessing! If you would like to volunteer, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  I am happy to help guide anyone who feels called to help lead our families in faith.

Blessings,

Registration for this year has ended. Check back in August to register for 2023-2024!

For Information on Religious Formation for Grades K-7 Click Here!