Religious Education

Mrs. Sherin Murphy, D.R.E., Master Catechist, 540-347-2922, Ext. 209,

smurphy@stjohntheevangelist.org

Welcome to the Religious Education website for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. It is the mission of the religious education department to ensure that our young people receive a proper formation of the Catholic faith in all its breadth and authenticity. Please take your time to look around the website. If you have any further questions for me, please feel free to contact me. May God bless you.
 

2010-2011 RE forms are now available online.

Religious Education classes will begin on

August 29th and August 30th.

Catholic Home Schooling: Arlington Diocese Position Paper

• Registration Forms 2010- 2011
• 2010 - 2011 RE Calendar
• For Catechists/Aides
• Become a Master Catechist
• High School Catechesis

Registration Information

There are openings in the first session (8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) on Sunday and on the Monday night session (5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.). We are still in need of catechists and aides for 1st and 2nd sessions on Sundays.  Registration forms can be found above, in the vestibule of the church or in the parish office.

Late registrations will be accepted until October 1.  Classroom placement will be based on available class space.  Payment plans are available.

All children who are not attending a Catholic school should be enrolled in Religious Education classes.

For Catechists/Aides:

Virtus Training Seminar

As most of you are well aware, the Diocese of Arlington requires that all adults who have substantial contact with children undergo background checks and take part in the Virtus Training Seminar.  These are requirements of the diocese and not suggestions.  Therefore, if any of these requirements are outstanding it is up to you to meet them as soon as possible.

What if I still need to complete background check paperwork?

Please contact me as soon as possible and we will make arrangements to make this happen.

What if I still need to participate in a Virtus Training Seminar?

The steps are extremely simple:

1. Go to the home page for Virtus Online.

2. In the left-hand column, click on 'Registration'.

3. Click on, 'Begin the Registration Process.'

4. In the box which reads 'Select your Organization', scroll down to Arlington, VA (Diocese).

5. Next you will be prompted to choose a user name and password.

6. From here follow the remaining prompts.

Volunteer Ministries in Religious Education:

Teachers and Aides receive preferences on class assignments for their children. Aides are expected to substitute for the teacher when needed. Teachers and aides must submit the signed Oath of Fidelity to the Church.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me.