Faith Formation

(NOTE: If you are seeking sacraments of initiation, whether for a child or for yourself as an adult, please be sure to
first request permission from the pastor in the town where you reside.
If you are an Agawam resident, please fill out the census form and contact the parish secretary, 786-8105 x101.)

SJE Religious Education

Any child of any age is welcome to join the Religious Education program. If you have an older child that has not received the Sacraments, please reach out and we will work to get him/her prepared. There are many ways to come to Jesus, and many ways for a child to learn. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Faith Formation.

Grades Pre-K and Kindergarten: Being offered at SJE – OLL TBD
Classes begin September 17, 9-10:15 am in the Lower Church
Our youngest students meet together Sunday mornings in the lower church. St. John the Evangelist Church is pleased to now offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for ages 3-6!)

Grades 1-7:
Grade 7 is offered at St. John’s only students from OLL will attend class at SJE
Classes begin September 17, 9-10:15 am in the Lower Church
These students meet Sunday mornings in the lower church during the school year. 

First Communion Class:
 Second grade is very exciting and special! This is the year that most children will receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. 

Confirmation Class for Saint John’s and Our Lady of the Lake:
Classes begin September 17, 6-7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center
Confirmation is a two year program starting in grade 8 for year 1 and grade 9 in year 2. 

Our Lady of the Lake

Grades K-6:
Classes begin September 24, 9 – 9:55 am in the Faith Formation Center
These students meet Sunday mornings in the lower church during the school year. 

Classroom Location:

With the exception of the Confirmation Class*,
all classes are held in the Lower Church:
833 Main Street, Agawam, MA  01001
Phone:  (413) 786-8105, ext. 103
Email:  sje.religiouseducation@gmail.com

*Confirmation class is held in the Pastoral Center
located at the back of the Church parking lot.