Catholic Churches of Jim Thorpe
Religious Education Program (PREP)
2024/2025
Dear Families,
We are offering our Parish Religious Education Program classes again this year to students who are entering first grade through eighth grade. Our first class will be held on Sunday, September 8th! Here is some important information for you to know:
Here is some important information for you to know:
● Class will be held on Sunday mornings at 8:30am, following the 8:30am Mass at St. Joseph Church. Classes are held in the former St. Joseph Regional Academy building.
● When students arrive, they should report to the cafeteria on the ground floor of the school to wait for their teacher.
● Students are encouraged to attend all classes.
● Program fee: $50.00 - First child $30.00 – Second child $10.00 – Third child
● Checks can be made payable to: Immaculate Conception Parish
● Communication: questions, information, cancellations, etc.
o prep@catholicchurchesofjimthorpe.org
o 570-401-0744 – Rose Strubinger
o Private Facebook Group: Roman Catholic Community of Jim Thorpe – Religious Education Parents Group
● Students are dismissed by their teacher, to the parking lot behind the school. Parents should be waiting to pick up their child.
● In order to prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist or Confirmation, the following requirements need to be met:
1. The child must be baptized and have a baptismal certificate on file in the Parish Office (not necessary if baptized at ICC or St. Joseph).
2. The child must participate in the Religious Education Program for two (2) consecutive years prior to receiving the sacrament.
3. Students must have a basic understanding of the course content and knowledge of the Catholic faith.
We look forward to seeing you very soon! Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have!
Sincerely,
Rev. Ronald Minner, Pastor
Rose Strubinger, DRE