The Religious Education (RE) program serves pre-kindergarten through high school students.  If you are a new family interested in joining our program or would like more information, please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education or complete the form below.  Please note that families registered with the RE program should also be registered with the parish.

We are happy to offer you an online registration and payment again this year!  Families from 2021-2022 were emailed unique, pre-filled registration links on June 17.  New families may register using the button above.  If your child is new to our program and was baptized at another parish, please submit an official baptismal certificate to the Religious Education office.  The baptismal certificate is required to receive the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

In accordance with the diocese, parents will determine whether their child(ren) wear masks unless the "Catholic Education Office decides to modify this plan, as it deems necessary, in the event of a specific outbreak, or other factor". 

Fall 2021 COVID Protocols

Sundays, 9:15AM - 10:45AM
Classes start September 19, 2021

Chilren in 2nd grade celebrate the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. Second grade students receiving these sacraments must have completed 1st Grade Religious Education or attended First Grade at a Catholic school. If your child will be entering second grade in the fall, but did not attend First Grade Religious Education or First Grade at a Catholic school, please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE), Judy Krezcmer, at 815-353-6562 or re@stjbsom.org.  Classes are also available for students beyond 2nd grade who have not yet received their First Holy Communion. Contact the Coordinator of Religious Education for details.

Wednesdays, 7:00PM - 8:45PM
Classes start September 15, 2021

Confirmation preparation is a two year program with the Sacrament of Confirmation celebrated every other year.  Both years of preparation must be completed to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Students entering 7th and 8th grades in the fall will complete the first year of preparation in 2021-2022 and the second year in 2022-2023.  The Confirmation date for those beginning preparation in Fall 2021 is anticipated to be in the Fall of 2023.

St. John the Baptist utilizes YDisciple, which uses a small group environment to learn to live our Catholic faith. Small groups typically meet 2-4 times per month with each session lasting approximately 90 minutes. For more information regarding YDisciple, please contact the Religious Education Office.