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Welcome to PREP
Our PREP (parish religious education program)
serves our young parishioners and their families in first through seventh grades and oversees sacramental preparation for all youth at St. Joseph and St. Francis de Sales parishes, regardless of school.
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- PREP Registration
- PREP Calendar
- PREP Parent & Participant Handbook
- Important Dates
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Request for Sacrament Forms
- Contact
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PREP Registration
New Families
Please refer to the New Family Registration link below for the new family registration link.New Families Registration Link
Once you complete this form, the Religious Education office will be notified and will review your application. If approved, you will receive an automated email from Parish Giving with login credentials for an account that was created for you. Sign into your account to make a payment and select sessions for your children.
If you need a paper form, visit the parish office to pick one up.All Returning Families
If you’re a returning family, please DO NOT fill out the New Family online form. You will receive an email from Parish Giving on the morning that registration opens 5/30/25.
This email will contain login credentials for a Parish Giving account that was created for you. There is no need for you to create a Parish Giving account. If registration opens and you don’t receive this automated email, please contact Julie Crowell @ 610 497 3340 (#5).
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PREP Handbook - Updated Book Coming Soon!
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Important Additional Calendar Reminder Dates
Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 5 pm Mass - Catechetical Sunday Celebration
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 6 pm - Confirmation Parent Meeting
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ 6 pm - First Holy Communion Parent Meeting
Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 6 pm - Sacrament of First Reconciliation
Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 1:30 to 3:30 pm - Practice for Sacrament of Confirmation
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 4 pm - Sacrament of Confirmation
Saturday, March 28, 2026 @ 1:30 to 3:30 pm - First Holy Communion Retreat
Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 5:30 to 7:30 pm - Practice for Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 6 pm - Confirmation Parent Meeting for class of 2027
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Volunteer Opportunities
Guide our young faithful through the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation. We are always in need of volunteers to help with the Sacrament classes - Levels (grades) 2 and 7.
Opportunities to Share Your Faith. PREP always needs Catechists (teachers) and assistants to share the faith with our youngest members. The program and fellow Catechists will support and guide you!
Special Events Volunteer Photographer. Help us capture the faith and smiles of our students in action at special events throughout the year.
Service Hours Available. High school students in need of service hours are encouraged to volunteer to help in our PREP program.
Volunteer Today! If interested in any of our opportunities, contact Julie Crowell at 610 497 3340 (#5) [email protected].
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Contact Information
Julie Crowell
Coordinator of Religious Education
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (610) 497-3340 (#5)
