Educational and Spiritual Development options at
St. John Baptist de la Salle and St. Mary Parishes

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Begins with at the age of 4. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religious formation program begins Thursday, October 10. This program is for children ages four to six, and has changed from the traditional CCD program of religious education to religious formation. We need volunteers to train as catechists and assistants. We also need materials for the atrium, and people to help put it all together.

Sacramental Preparation
Grade 2

RCIA/RCIC
Starts in September through Pentecost.
Wednesdays at St. Marys

Youth Ministry
Grades 7 – 12

St. Johns Religious Education
Sundays
Grades 1 – 6 — 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (St. Johns Social Hall)

St. Marys Religious Education
Sundays
Pre-K & Kindergarten — 9:00–10:00 a.m. (Rectory Basement Classrooms)
Grades 1 & 2 — 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Rectory Basement Classrooms)
Grades 5 & 6 — 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. (Rectory Basement Classrooms)

Vacation Bible School
A week long retreat for children Pre-K through 5th grade

Little Rock Scripture Study
This a parish-based program that leads people to a greater understanding of Scritpure. It helps you to be aware of God’s living presence in sacred Scripture and to appreciate how the Bible can be applied to daily life. This program provides a solid balance of scholarship, reflection and application.

Call St. John’s parish office at 724 468-4221 or St. Mary’s parish office at 724 327-0647 for more information about these programs.