Our Programs

We offer the following:

  • Religious Education Classes for 1st to 8th Grade including sacraments meets on Wednesdays throughout the school year.
  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, both Level One and Level Two
  • Liturgy of the Word for Children during the 10:30 am Mass on Sundays (all year)
  • Youth Group for High School Students meets on Wednesday nights from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, combined with Mary Our Queen.
  • Vacation Bible School every summer for children entering kindergarten through 6th grade.

Students in Sacrament Prep Years must attend in-person Sacrament Prep, which follows the CCD schedule. Find out more information by selecting your child’s grade below:

Leia Vranes
Director Of Religious Education

Wednesday Night Religious Education

K thru 8th grade on Wednesdays 4:15pm – 5:30pm @ SJV

Classes begin: September 9, 2026

A minimum $50 deposit per family must accompany the registration today to hold a spot for your child(ren) or you may choose to pay tuition in full as well

Registration deadline August 19
Late registration deadline August 26 (an additional fee of $50 will be added)

2026-2027 Registration

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Youth Group

Middle School and High School Programs

Youth Ministry at our Family of Parishes is open to both Mary Our Queen and St. John Vianney parishioners.  Youth Group offers a community of belonging and transformative faith formation through our consistent gatherings, retreats, faith sharing, local service, and creative reflections.

High School Youth Group meets weekly, and Middle School students are invited to join in various events throughout the year.

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Vacation Bible School

Questions? Contact:

Leia Vranes, Director of Religious Ed – SJV at 402-895-0896 or Lvranes@johnvianney.org
OR
Heidi Knofczynski, MOQ School at hknofczynski@moqchurch.org
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Become a Catechist

Is God calling you to be a Catechist? Catechists receive a tuition discount and stipend.  If interested, fill out the contact form below.  Thank you for your willingness to serve!

First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Address

Preferred Grade Level

Please select all grade levels you are interested in teaching. Please note that we will do our best to accommodate your preference, but may place you in a different class depending on our current needs.

Number of children you will have enrolled in Religious Education
Teaching Preference