At St. John Maron parish we have a uniquely designed Religious Education Program. Our certified teachers are dynamic, experienced and dedicated. They continually strive to serve the particular needs relating to the unique situation of our parish. The Religious Education Program consists of two major components: the Catholic Doctrine and the Maronite tradition. It takes place every Sunday from 11:00AM-12 Noon, September through May. We have a total of about thirty-three (33) sessions.
St. Ephrem
HIGH SCHOOL
St. Michael
A special program is designed for high school students with a different schedule; it varies from season to season in order to accommodate the youth of the parish. Please call the parish for more information at (716) 634-0669.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
A special Adult Faith Foundation program is provided for all parishioners. It takes place the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 in the Education Center. Check the bulletin link on this website for current class dates & topics of discussion, or contact the rectory at 634-0669.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SPECIAL PROJECT
Eight banners for the Season of Announcements and eight banners for the Season of Great Lent were designed and made by our Sunday school students. These banners artistically express one Sunday’s theme from our Maronite Liturgical Season. Beginning with the Season of Announcements, eight banners reflect the Seven Sundays in preparation for Christmas and conclude with the eighth banner dedicated to the manger and Christmas. Again with the Season of the Great Lent, seven banners reflect the seven Sundays from the “Entrance into Lent Sunday” until “Hosanna Sunday” or “Sha’nee-nee” Sunday. The eighth banner is dedicated to the Empty Tomb and the Resurrection of Our Lord. The banners are displayed in a chronological order on the eight beams of our church. They help educate both children and adults and further express the specific theme of that particular Sunday and how it relates the broader theme of the entire liturgical year.