Director: Mr. Albert J. Griffith

St. Joachim – St. John the Evangelist Religious Formation Program provides instructional foundation in the Catholic faith to students who are in First Grade thru Eighth 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 Eighth 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.

Saint Joachim – Saint John the Evangelist  
Religious Formation
60 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12590

CCD: 845.831.6550
Parish Office: 845-838-0915

 “Let the children come to me.” 19:14


February 27, 2022

Dear Parent/Guardian:

It is hard to believe, that wehave almost completed another year of Religious Formation. Soon our eighth graders will receive the sacrament of Confirmation as our second graders continue to prepare for their sacraments of First Penance and Holy Communion. While we assiduously continue with the formation of our children within the current year, we are also diligently preparing for the 2022/23 year.

As we remain dedicated to our parish as a whole the necessity to update our records becomes a means of communication whereas our parish can efficiently serve our community. Today your child received a packet, included in the packet is 2022/23 Religious Formation registration form, a calendar for the 2022/23 year and a parish registration form. At this time, we ask that you complete and return both the religious formation and the parish registration forms as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate in contacting me.

Serving you in Christ,
Albert J. Griffith
DRE