Christian Formation for Children and Youth includes the responsibility for advising, planning, implementing, and evaluating parish faith formation programs for children and youth. This effort is done in accordance with the policies developed by the Office of Christian Formation of the Diocese of Richmond.

 

At St. John the Evangelist, the Pastor, the Coordinator of Ministry to Youth and Children, and interested parishioners comprise the Children/Youth Christian Formation team, which manages all formation programs for children and youth.

 

Christian Formation

 

Classes – Preschool through Twelfth Grade meet every Sunday from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM, September through May.

Youth Ministry – Events, activities, and projects that respond to the personal, social, and spiritual needs of Middle and High School young people, and assist in the formation of their faith, spirituality, and service to others

 

High School Website - The High School Christian Formation Program has a website with lesson content and resources for students and parents.

Intergenerational Events

• Vacation Bible School - held one week each late spring/early summer
• Advent, Lenten and other seasonally based programs are held throughout the year for children and youth of all ages

 

Contact: Michele Kresge (Parish Office)

 

Richmond Diocese - Safe Environment/Virtus: http://www.richmonddiocese.org/safe-environment

 

LINKS

 

US Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of Christian Formation

 

Ongoing Faith Formation Into Young Adulthood

 

LINKS

 

GROUP Vacation Bible School
US Conference of Catholic Bishops Theatrical Movie Reviews
Spirituality & Practice
US Conference of Catholic Bishops Catholic Education
National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
Annual National Catholic Youth Conference
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond Youth Ministry
US Conference of Catholic Bishops World Youth Day

Campus and Youth Adult Ministry
Richmond Diocese Campus Ministries
Busted Halo