Parish Religious Education Program

(PREP)

Father Buckley - Director

Roe Lanning - Administrator

Janessa O'Donnell - Administrative Assistant

Our Parish Religious Education Program provides for the religious education of children who attend our local public schools. This program assists parents by providing an opportunity for their children to learn their Catholic Faith and to understand the love God has for them. If there are questions regarding PREP please contact

Mrs. Lanning at 610-965-2877.

Email: prep@stjoescoopersburg.org

PREP News

Dear Families of St. Joseph Church PREP,

Each year, Catholic Schools and Parish Religious Education Programs in the Diocese of Allentown teach the Child Protection Catechesis Curriculum mandated by the Charter for the Protection for Children and Young People passed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2002.  Due to the unique set-up of this school year’s PREP classes, we are asking that each family complete the Child Protection Catechesis Curriculum at home. You as a parent are the primary educator of your child, and you may find that the lessons encompassed in this program are ones you have already discussed.  The material has been prepared in light of our faith and in accordance with the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. The purpose of the program is to help children improve self-reliance, raise self-esteem and master personal safety skills – all while reassuring them that most people are kind, safe and committed to their well-being. 

You can find the curriculum here on our parish website:

https://www.stjoescoopersburg.org/prep-news/child-protection-catechesis/

Each grade has a specific curriculum.  We request that you complete the program by April 25, 2021. The PREP teachers will not be reviewing the material in class. If, after viewing the materials, any parent does NOT want their child(ren) to learn the Child Protection Catechesis, please sign and return the bottom of the attached form to the Rectory no later than April 25, 2021. Completed forms may be placed in the collection basket at any Mass (folded and marked PREP); emailed to the Rectory at the address above; or, PDF versions may be emailed to Mrs. O’Donnell at the email listed below (PDFs MUST contain a signature). The parent opt-out is required to be reported to the Diocese of Allentown.

We thank you for continuing to place your trust in us as we work with you and your child in partnership. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the email listed below.

God Bless,

Janessa O’Donnell

Parish Safe Environment Coordinator

janessa.odonnell@stjoescoopersburg.org

The 2020-2021 Calendar is posted below. Your child's teacher will provide you with details about the class schedule and expectations.

To report absences, please send an email to your child's PREP teacher and copy Mrs. Lanning, our PREP coordinator, at the email listed above.

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