Elementary School Education

To assist parents who are the primary educators of their children (CCC 2223), St. John Neumann offers two methods of religious education for elementary school students:

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Level 1: Grades Pre-K (Age 4) Sundays 9:40 am – 10:20 am

Level 2: Grades 1 through 3 Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Religious Education

Grades K through 4 Sundays 9:40 am – 10:20 am

Sacraments

First Reconciliation and First Communion are offered to students who are in second grade or older. In order for students to receive these Sacraments, they must have completed at least one year of a parish religious education program or a Catholic school for the previous school year. For students in grades two, three, or four, contact Julie (dre@sjnknox.org) for preparation information. For students in grades five and above, contact Sara (smarquardt@sjnknox.org) for information about preparing for these Sacraments.

Confirmation is offered to students in grade five or older. It is expected that students will have completed the previous years of religious education classes in a parish religious education program or at a Catholic school before beginning preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. 

Pray With Your Child

Each year in religious education gives children an opportunity to learn more prayers, helping them to develop a strong relationship with God. By praying together each day, you’ll help your child commit each of these prayers to memory. You can click and download prayer cards for each age (Pre-K through Grade 4) below.

Want to be involved?

In order to pass the faith onto the next generation, we need volunteers—both teenagers and adults—to help with the religious education program. Youth who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation are welcome to assist in the classroom. It’s a great opportunity to put your faith and discipleship into action!

Adult volunteers are always necessary as well! Your gifts and talents will inspire young people to strengthen their faith, and you can serve in the following ways:

Teaching (Catechist)
Substitute Teaching
Door Monitor
Special Events
Floater (help where needed most on the day!)
Photographer

For more information on the St. John Neumann religious education program or to volunteer, contact the Director of Religious Education at 865-777-4312 or use this form.