St Joseph Parish Religious Education Program
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 873-8798
stjoeprep2@yahoo.com (PREP office)
stjosephdre@yahoo.com (Director of Religious Education)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 873-8798
stjoeprep2@yahoo.com (PREP office)
stjosephdre@yahoo.com (Director of Religious Education)
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St. Joseph PREP maintains this website for the purpose of providing basic information about the PREP program and presenting general information to the public. Unauthorized attempts to modify any information stored on this site or to utilize this site for other than its intended purposes are prohibited. St. Joseph PREP makes no claims or guarantees about the accuracy or currency of the contents of this website and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in its contents.
Thank you for answering Jesus' call to "go and make disciples of all nations, teaching them..."
Matthew 28:19,20
Please click on link to view volunteer opportunities.
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PREP Mission Statement
We in the St. Joseph Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) are part of a parish family that is deeply committed to the religious education of our children. Our program strives to foster faith formation through teaching the message of Christ, celebration of the Sacraments, family involvement and community service. We encourage our children to bring Jesus into their daily lives and to become stewards of our Catholic faith.
Please consider helping out. We can offer a quality religious-education program for our children only if we all are willing to participate in whatever way our schedules permit. What a great example of stewardship this is! Please fill out the volunteer form. To help protect all of God’s children, all volunteers must have on file in the Parish Offices: Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance and verification that they have attend a Safe Environment session. Please list all areas in which you wish to volunteer. See the Volunteer form for more information.
As of September 2, 2010 we are in need of volunteers
SUN 8:50-10:05 session:Thank you. All positions are filled at this time
SUN 10:20 -11:35am session :
1 co-teacher for a level 6 Confirmation classMON 4:45 - 6:00 pm session:
1 co-teachers for level 4 class1 co-teacher for level 5 class1 co- teacher for level 6 Confirmation classMON 6:45 - 8:00 pm session:
1 co-teacher for level 1 class1 co-teacher for a level 3 class1 co-teacher for level 6 Confirmation 2 co-teachers for the High School classTUE 6:45 - 8:00 pm session:
1 co-teacher for level 2 Reconciliation and Communion class1 co-teacher for level 6 Confirmation classPlease prayerful consider giving your time and talent to the children of St. Joseph Parish.
Every effort is made to place your child(ren) in class(es) during the session you are volunteering. If you have any questions, please contact the PREP office.
2010-2011 St Joseph PREP
Classes for levels 1 through 6
Class lists ARE posted in the Church narthex on the brick wall near the stairs to the choir loft
(and will remain up through Labor Day Weekend )
The list will also be posted on the front doors of the Education Center (school) the first day of class
Sunday, September 12 Monday, September 13 Tuesday, September 14
You may also view the list electonically by clicking on the PREP Communication button on the left,
then enter the PASSWORD you were emailed.
The lists will only remain on the website for one week.
Preschool and Kindergaten classes begin Sunday, September 19 and Monday, September 20
Post confirmation Middle School and High School Classes begin Monday, September 20
Adult Faith Formation
opportunities at
St. Joseph Parish:
a Scripture Study from Ascension Press
Eleven weeks, starting Tuesday evening, September 21, or Wednesday morning, September 22
Please register by Monday, September 13.
Contact Tom Keenan at tomk@stjoesdtown.org or
610-269-8294.
a new faith study group
Nine weeks, starting Wednesday evening, September 22, or Thursday morning, September 23
Please register by Tuesday, September 7.
Contact Julie Schomp at julie.schomp@gmail.com or 610-470-0947.
a Parish Stewardship Retreat
Saturday morning, September 11
8AM - 11:30 AM
Please register by Monday, September 6.
Call the parish office at
610-269-8294.
Are you looking to more actively practice your Catholic faith?
Catholics Reconnecting may be just right for you. This six-session series includes topics such as “Spirituality” “God’s Mercy” “The Mass” and “The Church.” You can learn and ask questions…all in a friendly and confidential setting with other Catholics.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish invites you to six Catholics Reconnecting sessions, Wednesdays, 7:45 to 9:00 p.m., beginning on October 13, 2010.
Please come or contact:
catholicsreconnecting@yahoo.com
or Jeff (610-241-7369) or
Mary Ann (610-873-8798)
for more information.
2010-2011 PREP TENTATIVECalendar
St Joseph Parish Religious Education Program
340 Manor Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
stjoeprep2@yahoo.com (610) 873-8798 www.stjoeprepdtown.org
Classes begin Sunday 9/12, Monday 9/13 Saturday, October 23
Tuesday 9/14 for grades 1 through 6. Sacramental Parent Forum
Preschool and Kindergarten begin 8:00 am – 12 noon
Sunday 9/19 and Monday 9/20 At least one parent of children receiving
Post- Confirmation Middle School and sacraments this year REQUIRED to attend
High School begin Monday 9/20
First Penance: January 26 & 27 @ 7:00 PM Monday 1/31 and Tuesday 2/1 PREP classes meet.
* ONLY Sunday 1/30 NO PREP classes * * Confirmation Retreat, Saturday, 2/12CONFIRMATION: dates not yet determined First Communion: Saturday May 7@ 9:00AM, 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM
The last Sunday class is 5/15;
the last Monday class is 5/16;
the last Tuesday class is 5/17
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
In the event of inclement weather, an announcement will be recorded on the answering machine in the PREP office (610) 873-8798. An email will be sent to families (please email stjoeprep2@yahoo.com to have your email added to the list). An announcement with be posted on the website http://ww.stjoeprepdtown.org. Closings will also be announced on KYW 1060 by number (1353, under Chester County). If Downingtown school district is in session on a day when PREP meets and the district closes or dismisses early due to inclement weather, PREP classes will be canceled automatically.
Adult Faith Formation
opportunities:
CMI is an excellent program that provides faith formation and valuable skills for the laity. You will receive the background and experience you need to grow in your faith.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Archbishop Carroll High School
The Catechetical Institute, offers adult Catholic catechesis for those interested in growing in knowledge of the faith, and catechist training for those who teach the faith.
