Director: Mr. Albert Griffith

St. Joachim – St. John the Evangelist Religious Education Program provides instructional formation in the Catholic faith to students who are in First Grade to Ninth Grade. During these years of Faith Formation, the candidates have the opportunity of receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion in the Second Grade. The ongoing formation continues until the Ninth Grade when they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Since the establishment of our Religious Formation Program we have sought to cultivate a passion for living out our Catholic faith, while giving witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We encourage family involvement in the life of the Church to create a community spirit that will inspire an active participation; which will ultimately lead to a deeper connection with our loving God.
Our program emphasizes the importance of celebrating the Eucharist within our parish as a community. It is essential to our Holy Church and the spiritual wellbeing of our children that their relationship with God begins within the home through the example of their parents/guardians.
We have a wonderful team of catechists who share our faith through their own personal experiences while implementing the approved curriculum of the Archdioceses of New York. Our catechists, under the direction of our religious formation program, continue as co-heirs with the parents to nurture our children’s faith. 

As we maintain to prepare for the future of our children, we’re always seeking help within this vital ministry, whether as a catechist, classroom helper, or a hall monitor. The main requirement, that one must have, is the love of children and God.

All classes are held in St. Joachim School building, located on 51 Leonard Street in Beacon NY.