Sacrament Years

2nd, 7th and 8th Grades

Second Grade Sacraments

Our second grade elementary parish program consists of religious formation in preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist.

Below are the forms and information handed out at the Parent Meeting for First Reconciliation.

first communion at st john vianney

7th and 8th Grade Sacraments

Beginning in the seventh grade year, our parish program consists of religious formation in preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Disciples are confirmed in April of their eighth grade year.

Parents are required to attend the sacramental parent meetings for each sacrament their child receives.

Confirmation preparation is a life-long process. Disciples should attend some type of religious education from Kindergarten through Grade 8 at a Catholic Church or school. Retreats, service, parent and sponsor involvement are a required part of this program.

The “Catch Up” Class on Sunday mornings prepares older children (Grades 3-8) who are baptized Catholic, who need Baptism,  have had no previous religious education, and have not celebrated one or more of the sacraments, or children interested in initiation into the Catholic Church. Please contact the Faith Formation Office if you are interested in this program, or if you know of someone who would be eligible for this program.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Director of Faith Formation, Leia Vranes, at 402.895.0896, or lvranes@johnvianney.org.

confirmation at st john vianney

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a 2-year process in the Archdiocese of Omaha. Please find the materials and information below as your journey with your 8th grade Confirmation Candidate as the begin to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Spring of 2025.

Important Dates and Information Forms

Confirmation Sponsors Information

Sponsors are required to attend a Workshop at SJV on Tues, November 12, 2024. All Sponsors should have received a “Sponsor Handbook” from their Confirmation Candidate. Sponsor are also asked to write a letter to their Confirmation Candidate and turn the letter into the Religious Ed Office NO LATER than January 8, 2024. Instructions for this letter are on page 5 of the Sponsor Handbook

Service Projects: Each student preparing for Confirmation MUST complete a minimum of 20 hours divided between at least 2 different projects. Click the links below for a list of approved Service Projects and the forms that must be completed, signed by the supervising adult and turned into the Religious Office. Students have from January 2024 thru December 2024 to complete their projects.  All Forms are due NO LATER THAN January 8, 2025! 

Religious Education Registration

Registration is now closed for the 2024/2025 year. Please contact us with any questions.

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
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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