Catholic Churches of Jim Thorpe
Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)
2025/2026
Dear Families,
We are very excited to offer our Parish Religious Education Program again this year to students who are
entering first grade through eighth grade. Our first class will be held on Sunday, September 7th!
Here is some important information for you to know:
● Class will be held on Sunday mornings following the 8:30 Mass at St. Joseph Church. Classes areheld in the former St. Joseph Regional Academy building. Students are dismissed at 9:30 by their
teacher to the parking lot behind the school. Parents should be waiting to pick up their child.
● For the first class, we will meet in the cafeteria. After that, students should report directly to their
classrooms. We will have the classrooms marked.
● Students are strongly encouraged to attend class each week except in the case of illness. We will
have a prize for any student who attains perfect attendance.
● Program fee:
$55.00 - First child
$35.00 – Second child
$15.00 – Third child
Checks can be made payable to: Immaculate Conception Parish
● Communication:
prep@catholichurchesofjimthorpe.org
570-401-0744 – Rose Strubinger
Private Facebook Group: Catholic Churches of Jim Thorpe – Religious Education Parents Group
● There will be a monthly parent portion to PREP to be completed by the student and their parents.
● Father Minner will distribute a letter to all families on the first day of class outlining new procedures.
● In order to prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist or Confirmation,
the following requirements need to be met:
- 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).
- The child must participate in the Religious Education Program for two (2) consecutive years prior to receiving the sacrament,
- 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 J. Minner, Pastor
Rose Strubinger, DRE