Religious Education

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These are the first words our Lord Jesus speaks in the Gospel According to John.* Throughout his life, the Lord Jesus was asking those whom he encountered deep questions. He invites us to ask him questions, too. How can I encounter God through prayer? Why does the Catholic Church offer the sacraments? Why does the Church teach this or that? How do I read Sacred Scripture to understand it more deeply?

To Know and Love God

The very first paragraph of the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Lord calls "man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength."** Holy Family welcomes you to come with any questions you have about our Lord, our faith, our history or our traditions. No one is too old or too young to start learning, and we have an ever-expanding variety of activities and opportunities to grow deeper in knowledge of the faith. Whether you are a Catholic longing to grow deeper in your faith, or a non-Catholic curious to learn more, we invite you to join us. Our presentations on Sacred Scripture, theology, history, art, music and anything else are always open to the public. Popular ones in past years have included group studies with Bishop Robert Barron's acclaimed Word on Fire series, and presentations created by our Parish Catechetical Leader such as Angels: Shepherds of the Cosmos and Strange Stories of the Bible. Do you have an idea for a presentation or study group we should offer? Let us know!

Your questions about the Catholic faith are always welcome. Click the "Ask Us Anything" button below to submit your questions about the Catholic Church, its teachings, the Bible, or just ask what opportunities for religious education we are offering. We'd love to hear from you! And if you have an idea for something we should offer or want to get involved yourself, feel free to click the button and let us know that, too.

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When Do We Prepare for the

Sacrament of Confirmation?

In 2025 the Diocese of Evansville announced Bishop Siegel's decision to move the age of Confirmation from 9th to 5th grade. Holy Family is fully prepared for this change.

In the 2026-27 school year we will confirm 9th and 10th grade students.
In the 2027-28 school year we will confirm 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students
In the 2028-29 school year we will confirm 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students.

Several articles examining the sacrament of theology as well as an article announcing the change can be found on our website blog soon.

Any parishioners who have concerns or questions about the changes to confirmation preparation are welcome to click the "Ask Us Anything" button to the left and share their questions or concerns. Parents wanting information about how and when to register may also submit a question with the "Ask Us Anything" button.

Youth Faith Formation - Find Out More

You can enroll your children in upcoming activities or sacramental preparation. The registration links will be posted under their tabs as they become available. Check out the tabs to see some of the incredible youth ministries we offer.

Want to know what kinds of activities we offer for your family? Do you have questions about enrolling them in sacramental preparation? Ask us anything. Click the "Learn More" button below, and we will personally respond to let you know what activities are available for your family.

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Children's Ministry of the Word

Offered at 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays during the school year. Meet in the sanctuary.

No registration required.

All preschool and kindergarten age children are welcome.

Children's Liturgy of the Word is available during the school year. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is an age-appropriate faith-building worship experience for the children of our parish in which children listen to the Gospel of our Lord presented for their ears, reflect on the word of God, and learn about our liturgy.

We welcome adults and teens who have received or are preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation to volunteer as Children's Liturgy leaders and helpers. Contact the Office with inquiries.

Family Adoration

Offered at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays starting May 19. Meet in the Narthex.

No registration required.

All children are welcome to come but they Must be accompanied by an an adult.

Please join us on Tuesdays for Family Adoration, from 10:30 - 11 a.m.

We will meet in the Narthex to share prayer intentions and short lessons. Afterwards, we will pray together in church and have time for quiet reflection before our Lord. Coloring and prayer reading materials for young children will be available.

Vacation Bible School

Offered June 16 - 18 at St. Joseph Parish Center.

Drop off 7:50 - 8:20 a.m.

Pickup at 2:45 - 3:00 p.m.

Registration Required for participants and volunteers. Click the button below for more details and to register.

For pre-K to 5th grade children.

Children 6th grade and up may participate as volunteers as well as adults.

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First Holy Communion & First Reconciliation

First Communion will be celebrated on April 26, 2026 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.Preparation sessions are typically held Saturday mornings at 11 a.m., or evenings. See the Schedule or parish calendar for all preparation sessions.

Registration is required.

Typically children receive their first communion during their 2nd grade year. Contact the Mr. Joseph H. Munning IV, our Parish Catechetical Leader, if you need to make other arrangements. He'd be happy to speak with you.

First holy communion is usually celebrated on the last Sunday of April during a child's 2nd grade year. Preparation sessions start in the spring semester during which time the children, accompanied by their parents, grow in faith and knowledge as they prepare to receive these wonderful sacraments. Children need to be baptized prior to the reception of these sacraments.

Parents can register their child for preparation by clicking the "Registration" button below.

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*John 1:38 (NAB).

**Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed. (Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1997), #1, accessed March 25, 2026, https://usccb.cld.bz/Catechism-of-the-Catholic-Church2/.

Parish Catechetical Leader

Joseph H. Munning IV

Joseph is a native son of Jasper. He received the sacraments of initiation at Precious Blood Parish and attended Holy Family Catholic School. He is an alumnus of Ave Maria University and holds a Master of Arts in Theology. Joseph is active in several community organizations. He is a 4th degree member and officer in the Knights of Columbus Council #1584, and he serves on the boards of directors for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Jasper District, Churches Embracing Offenders of Dubois County, and the John Paul the Great Homeschool Co-op.