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Faith Formation

Our CCD classes begin this Sunday, September 15th, 2024.

Confirmation class: Held in the Library, starts at 9:30 AM (Teacher: Cindy)
First Communion and CCD classes: Start at 9:45 AM

Class details:

Confirmation: Teacher Cindy
Older students for 1st Communion: Teacher Twyla
First Communion: Teacher Jose
CCD (for students who have already received 1st Communion): Teacher Sarah
Pre-K and Kindergarten: Teacher Esme

Baptism Class

Class will be offered for parents and godparents who have new born babies and children under 7 years old. PSJXXIII Every Second Saturday

1:00 –2:30pm class in English

By Deacon Theman

At Pope St John XXIII Parish Center. Please call Sr. Theresa at 592-2541 or email <sotheresa2022@psj23.org>

Religious Education Programs

The CCD Registration Form is ready for families to pick up at the entrance to church or you can go to the parish website: www.psj23.org

Please register as soon as possible so that we can prepare for the year make students lists for each grade and teachers can prepare.

We are very fortunate to be able to have CCD classes for our young people from Pre-K to 8th grade; First Communion classes for 2nd grade and older. These help them know their Faith, learn to live it and love it. Please give your children this opportunity by registering them for CCD. Please contact Sr. Theresa: 253-592-2541 or sotheresa2022@psj23.org for more information.

We still accept registration till the end of September, the last day is Oct. 6th.

Please register your child as soon as possible.

We are blessed to have class from Pre-K to high school.

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Coming Soon !!!

Starting Monday, September 09, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Pope St. John XXIII Religious Center.

For anyone from 16-106 who is:

1) Interested in learning more about the Catholic faith

2) Would like to be Baptized Catholic or confirmed

3) A lapsed Catholic

4) Anyone wanting a refresher.

It’s going to be GREAT!!!

We invite you to come take a deeper look into the Catholic Faith.

Please email LB Gilmer at lbgilmer@psj23.org or contact Sr. Theresa at (253) 592-2541.

All information you need here

Announcement

WHY REGISTER IN A PARISH?

A Catholic parish is the single most important part of our Catholic Church. Our church is where we continue the mission of Jesus Christ. Here we publicly express our faith and give witness of our communion with God and with one another.

There are several reasons to register:

· A sense of belonging and identity in a parish community.

· Provides the parish community with a way to welcome you.

· In times of joy and in times of struggle, you have the support of a faith family.

· It is a commitment to practice your faith.

· Gives a chance for you and your family to be counted and heard in the parish.

· Registering includes you in the planning for the needs of the parish.

· Gives the parish a way to connect with you, especially when family has the dying person.

· Guidance to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or Holy Matrimony, and Reconciliation

· Will facilitate the registration process at PSJ STEM Academy if you have children who plan to attend.

or Scan the QR Code

Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma Needs Your Help!

Pregnancy Aid serves the well-being of families with children in & beyond the womb by providing material and emotional support.

At this time, we are looking for sub volunteers. We are low or out of the following items: baby wipes, size NB, 5-6 diapers and Pull-Ups, preemie clothing, toddler clothing up to 5T, toys, and monetary donations.

We are open M, W, & Sat. @902 Market St. in Tacoma, from 10-1:30pm.

Please call ahead (253-383-4100)

Keep SJOW Clean

Maintain the Grounds

around the Church

We need you- volunteers- to Maintain the Grounds around the Church.

There are still slots available for anyone who would like to help keep our grounds maintained.
Thank you to all volunteers who signed up to maintain the grounds around the church, church office, and hall.
Please remember your commitment, and if you need help remembering just look in the 3-ring binder kept in the back of the church
or contact Daniel Soderlind at 253-377-1952.

STEM Academy

Catholic Schools and Public Schools: Understand the Difference

Choosing the right school is a difficult process. Both Catholic schools and public schools in the U.S. seek to educate students and prepare them for their academic and professional careers. However, there are several key differences between these two institutions.

Below, readers can find answers to common questions about the Catholic school system.

What is a Catholic school?

A Catholic school is a preschool, elementary school, or high school administered in association with the Roman Catholic Church. Catholic schools do not require their students to be Catholic—all faiths and creeds are welcome! In fact, 30% of enrolled students in Western Washington are not Catholic.

All students at Catholic schools are expected to attend Catholic religion classes and Catholic Mass. Catholic schools believe that teaching the Catholic faith produces more mindful students who believe in living in service to others.

Who is in charge of Catholic schools?

Like any public school, day-to-day operations are overseen by an administration of educators, typically led by a principal. However, Catholic elementary schools are usually tied to a local parish under the leadership of a pastor or priest. Catholic high schools may fall under the leadership of a diocese, archdiocese, or religious institute.

Do Catholic school students have to complete service?

Yes! Service is an integral part of the Catholic education system and the Catholic identity. Catholics believe that service projects instill important values, such as social responsibility, leadership, and compassion. Students of all age levels are asked to complete service projects. Some schools may sponsor service trips locally, nationally, or even abroad.

What are the academics like at a Catholic school?

Catholic schools teach all the important academic subjects that students need to succeed in life. Statistics show that Catholic school students excel in the academic arena. Data from the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) shows that Catholic schools typically outperform public schools in math, science, and reading.

Who pays for Catholic schools?

Like all private schools, Catholic schools charge tuition to enrolled families. However, Catholic schools tend to have the lowest tuition rates among private schools.

Catholic schools understand that not every family can afford to pay the full tuition rate. Many Catholic schools offer tuition assistance programs or work with nonprofits like the Fulcrum Foundation to make sure that every student can afford the education they want. Fulcrum’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) assists families in 72 local Catholic schools, from Bellingham to Vancouver.

For more information about Fulcrum’s tuition assistance programs, visit FulcrumFoundation.org.

Community Outreach

In Our Prayers

Francisco Champaco, Vanessa Rojas, Sandra Johnson, Helene Cordeau, Carol Kalapus, Colleen Kondrat, Danny Sneed, Dave Casey, Debbie DeWitt, Donna Severson, Elizabeth Wells, Jan Tally, Jeanne Cardis, Joan Ellis, Joan Halmrast, Jonathan Keen , Keith Browne , Ken Knobbe, Lynn Sneed, Maryann Straling, Natalie Vieira, PJ Carpenter, Susan Teskey, Marge Berntsen.

For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.

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Pope St. John XXIII Parish

Phone: (253) 472-1360

Fax: 253-475-6335

Email: psj23parish@psj23.org

7025 S Park Ave

Tacoma, WA 98408

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