Office of Faith Formation - Religious Education Program
Welcome
Thank you for choosing Canton Catholic Community, Parishes of St. John the Evangelist and St. Gerard Majella, for your child's faith formation.
Canton Catholic Community is a wonderful family – rich in relationships that matter most. In our Faith Formation Program, we can grow, worship, learn, and reach out to each other in what is most important: the faith formation of our children! Faith begins in the home, and the catechists who volunteer in our programs are committed to helping parents form their young children in the ways and teachings of Jesus.
At Baptism, parents promise to accept the responsibility of training their children in the practice of the Catholic faith and teaching them to keep God's commandments by loving God and our neighbors. To help keep this promise, your children should be registered in our parish faith formation program if they do not attend a Catholic school. Students participate in the Confirmation Program in both 9th and 10th grade regardless of the high school they attend. We pray that you will also take an active role in nurturing and developing the gift of faith in your children as a family. Raising them to love and follow Jesus and his church is the greatest gift you can give them - one that will lay the foundation for their faith and remain in their hearts for a lifetime.
A two-year preparation is required for receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. These sacraments typically take place in the 2nd grade. In order to properly know their faith, children should complete eight years in our faith formation program before moving into the Confirmation program.
Though not required, Kindergarten classes are an excellent way for young children to begin learning about God and His love for us. Our Kindergarten program is entitled: “God Made the World.” The sessions take place on Sunday mornings from 10:30-11:30 am at St. John the Evangelist. Through activities, music, videos, and prayer students will learn about the many gifts God gives us. Class size is limited, so please register soon!
We invite you to prayerfully consider joining us as volunteers in the very important and rewarding work of your child’s faith formation.
Welcome to Canton Catholic Community!
Sincerely,
Nancy T. Cunniff
Director of Faith Formation - St. John
Erin Sullivan
Director of Religious Education - St. Gerard
Thank you for choosing Canton Catholic Community, Parishes of St. John the Evangelist and St. Gerard Majella, for your child's faith formation.
Canton Catholic Community is a wonderful family – rich in relationships that matter most. In our Faith Formation Program, we can grow, worship, learn, and reach out to each other in what is most important: the faith formation of our children! Faith begins in the home, and the catechists who volunteer in our programs are committed to helping parents form their young children in the ways and teachings of Jesus.
At Baptism, parents promise to accept the responsibility of training their children in the practice of the Catholic faith and teaching them to keep God's commandments by loving God and our neighbors. To help keep this promise, your children should be registered in our parish faith formation program if they do not attend a Catholic school. Students participate in the Confirmation Program in both 9th and 10th grade regardless of the high school they attend. We pray that you will also take an active role in nurturing and developing the gift of faith in your children as a family. Raising them to love and follow Jesus and his church is the greatest gift you can give them - one that will lay the foundation for their faith and remain in their hearts for a lifetime.
A two-year preparation is required for receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. These sacraments typically take place in the 2nd grade. In order to properly know their faith, children should complete eight years in our faith formation program before moving into the Confirmation program.
Though not required, Kindergarten classes are an excellent way for young children to begin learning about God and His love for us. Our Kindergarten program is entitled: “God Made the World.” The sessions take place on Sunday mornings from 10:30-11:30 am at St. John the Evangelist. Through activities, music, videos, and prayer students will learn about the many gifts God gives us. Class size is limited, so please register soon!
We invite you to prayerfully consider joining us as volunteers in the very important and rewarding work of your child’s faith formation.
Welcome to Canton Catholic Community!
Sincerely,
Nancy T. Cunniff
Director of Faith Formation - St. John
Erin Sullivan
Director of Religious Education - St. Gerard
Volunteers
The Religious Education Program relies on volunteers.
PLEASE CONSIDER BEING A RELIGIOUS ED TEACHER: The program relies on volunteers to teach the Religious Education classes. You do not need any special skills or abilities, just the willingness to share your faith with the children of our parish. We provide materials and support to help you with class management, lesson planning, etc. Whether you are a parent, a grandparent, a high school or college student, or a parishioner looking to encourage the youth of the parish in their faith, we want to talk to you. Thank you in advance for considering to volunteer.
Questions?
For volunteer opportunities or if you have any questions, please call Erin Sullivan at St. Gerard 781-828-3420 or Nancy Cunniff at St. John 781-828-0090.
The Religious Education Program relies on volunteers.
PLEASE CONSIDER BEING A RELIGIOUS ED TEACHER: The program relies on volunteers to teach the Religious Education classes. You do not need any special skills or abilities, just the willingness to share your faith with the children of our parish. We provide materials and support to help you with class management, lesson planning, etc. Whether you are a parent, a grandparent, a high school or college student, or a parishioner looking to encourage the youth of the parish in their faith, we want to talk to you. Thank you in advance for considering to volunteer.
Questions?
For volunteer opportunities or if you have any questions, please call Erin Sullivan at St. Gerard 781-828-3420 or Nancy Cunniff at St. John 781-828-0090.
2019-2020 Class Schedule
St. Gerard
Grade 1 Sunday 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Grade 2 Thursday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade 3 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade 4 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade 5 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade 6 Monday/Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Grade 7 Monday/Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Grade 8* Monday/Wednesday 7:15-8:15 p.m.
*Gr 8 will meet every week from Sept-Jan. only
Grade 1 Sunday 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Grade 2 Thursday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade 3 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade 4 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade 5 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade 6 Monday/Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Grade 7 Monday/Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Grade 8* Monday/Wednesday 7:15-8:15 p.m.
*Gr 8 will meet every week from Sept-Jan. only
St. John
Grades K-8 Sunday morning 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Grades 1-8 Monday afternoon 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Grades 1-8 Tuesday afternoon 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Grades K-8 Sunday morning 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Grades 1-8 Monday afternoon 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Grades 1-8 Tuesday afternoon 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Religious Education Registration K-8
Faith Formation Registration for 2019-2020 is complete!
Online Registration will open in the spring for 2020-2021.
Please contact the office if you have a child to register and we will let you know if there is a class available,
Erin Sullivan at St. Gerard 781-828-3420 or Nancy Cunniff at St. John 781-828-0090.
