Faith Formation
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
Saint John Catholic School is our parish school and serves grades Pre-K3 through 8th grade.
Founded in 1941 on the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the school continues the Sisters’ commitment to develop in each student “a spirit of profound love of God along with the unity and reconciliation of neighbor with neighbor, and neighbor with God, always in a spirit of gentleness, peace and joy.”Built on a rich history and tradition of excellence, St. John has been Lowndes County’s clear choice for a quality education for over 80 years. We follow the example given to us by Jesus Christ, remembering that He is the ever-present teacher in our classrooms, the model of our faculty, and the inspiration for our students. We strive and are committed to high expectations and achievement in all areas of spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.
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Religious Education (PreK-4-8th)
Parish ProgramCome celebrate God's presence among us by being a part of Religious Education here at St. John the Evangelist.
Our Religious Education Program is designed for children in grades Prek-4 through 8th. This program works through the cooperative efforts of parents, catechists, and students. We invite you to join us in building a community of faith in which each child can better see and understand the action of God in our community through fiath-sharing prayer and liturgy.
2023-2024 Religious Ed Calendar
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General Expectations For the Parish Program
It is expected that families attend Mass every Sunday (including Holy Days of Obligation) and receive the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation, as applicable, on a regular basis. Each family should be actively involved in the life of the parish in order to model a living, conscious and active Christian faith and to reinforce the values and attitudes for living that faith. The family and their children also must act in accordance with these values and attitudes. Parents preparing their children for sacraments are expected to attend parent meetings as scheduled.
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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Deacon Paul and Sue Worth / 229-263-5659 / [email protected]
The RCIA program assists interested men and women seeking more information about Catholicism to discover its roots and continue along their journey of faith. This includes those who have never been baptized; those baptized in other Christian faiths, and baptized Catholics who have not received First Holy Communion or Confirmation. Classes meet on Sunday mornings in the Conference Room at the Parish Center. With the help of sponsors and through experiences involving the whole community, the process leads to the sacraments of Initiation and full Communion with the Church, at the Easter Vigil Liturgy on Holy Saturday.
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Adult Education
Deacon David Lasseter, Pete Falkenhausen
Throughout the year you will find the deacons are offering classes on different topics. During Lent adults are encourage to join one of the many Faith Sharing Groups available. Adults are also invited to attend RCIA classes in order to deepen their understanding of our Catholic faith and the teachings of the Church. Check the Events calendar on our Home Page and watch the bulletin for upcoming classes. You may also call the Church Office for more information.
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