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Religious Education Program
(904) 249-2660
St. Paul’s Religious Education welcomes all children to our program.
It’s never too late to begin learning about your faith.
“Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child’s earliest years…Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith.” (CCC #2226)
Faith Formation is offered for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Classes meet on Wednesdays.
4:30 – 5:45 (K-5) and 6:30 – 7:45 (K-8).
Faith Formation classes are for children in grades K-8 who do not attend Catholic school. Families must re-register each year. Registration forms can be found online or emailed.
FF Registration with Dismissal 2026-27
Rel. Ed. Parent-Student Handbook
RE Calendar 2026-2027
Sacramental Preparation
NOTE: St. Paul’s follows the diocesan requirements of two full, consecutive years of faith formation prior to celebrating the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. If you have any questions, please contact the religious education office.
Preparation for First Communion is a 2-year preparation process.
Children must participate for two full, consecutive years in a Catholic school or parish religious education program prior to receiving the sacrament. Classroom preparation begins in 1st grade & continues through 2nd grade.
Preparation for Confirmation is a 2-year preparation process. Young people must have participated for two full, consecutive years in a Catholic school or parish religious education program prior to being confirmed in February. Preparation begins in 6th grade and continues through 8th grade.
If your child is 8 years old or older and has not been Baptized or received First Communion, and you have not already spoken with Carol Burns, please contact the Religious Education office as soon as possible.
Training for New Altar Servers
June 8-11, 8:00-11:15 AM
We are very excited to invite ALL students enrolled in St. Paul’s/St. Peter’s religious education classes and St. Paul’s Catholic School to join our Altar Server Ministry.
Requirements for Servers:
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Families are registered parishioners
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Families attend Sunday (Sat. Vigil) Mass weekly
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Servers need to be in 4th grade or older for the 2026-27 school year
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Students need to know & understand the order of Mass & responses to all prayers before serving Mass. (this is part of the training).
Altar servers are asked to serve at least one Sunday (Saturday Vigil Mass) per month; however, we encourage them to serve more often. All those serving at least one Mass each month for no less than 8 months out of 12 (June 2025 – May 2026), will be eligible for a free day trip at the end of the school year.
To register for the June training go to-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B44A9AF2DAAFF2-63930940-altar
If you have any questions, contact Carol Burns, 904-249-2660 or cburns@stpaulsjaxbeach.org. You must register by May 20th for the May training and June 3rd for the June training. No registrations at the door.
Catechists are women and men who love children and feel called to assist parents with their children’s faith formation.
We need Catechists for K-8.
Classroom Catechists: Plan lessons, prepare materials, and conduct class each week. Catechists co-teach (two catechists in the classroom at the same time). Those who commit to a weekly volunteer position as a Catechist are eligible for a waiver of tuition fees for their children.
Classroom Aide: Duties include helping children find Bible passages, assisting with classroom control, and passing out crafts/handouts.
Substitute Catechist: Fill in for a catechist who cannot make their scheduled class.
Security Volunteer: Monitor the hallways. and building entrances, and help maintain order at drop-off and pick-up times.
For more information on how you can be a part of this ministry, contact Carol Burns at cburns@stpaulsjaxbeach.org or call 904-249-2660.
Carol Burns
Director of Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation
cburns@stpaulsjaxbeach.org
(904)249-2660