Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)
Kindergarten through Grade 8
2025-26 Registration Information (PREP & High School)
PREP Mission Statement
The St. Boniface Parish Religious Education Program strives to provide children in kindergarten through grade 8 with the foundations of our Catholic faith as they begin their journey to “know, love, and serve the Lord.”
We support parents in their task of raising children in the faith. We encourage family participation in the life of our Church through Mass and prayer within the parish community and in the home.
We advocate for service to those in need in our local community and throughout the world, following Jesus' example to “Love one another as I have loved you.”
About the program
Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) is a ministry of St. Boniface Parish for youth from kindergarten through 8th grade. We stress family participation in faith formation, prayer, and service as part of ongoing Catholic education.
We provide preparation for the sacraments of reconciliation and First Holy Communion, which traditionally begins in first grade and is celebrated while children are in second grade. The PREP program also offers instruction for the Sacrament of Confirmation, beginning in seventh grade and concluding at the end of eighth grade. These sacramental programs include opportunities for parent involvement, retreats, and group service projects before the reception of the sacraments.
For those students older than second grade who have not been baptized or have not received the sacrament of reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or confirmation at the regular time, we offer one-on-one instruction in faith formation.
Karen Balestino
Director of Religious Education
St. Boniface Parish
sbslprep@comcast.net
570-419-8679
High School Ministry Program
This program is for students in Grades 9-12. Sessions are held simultaneously with PREP, but are done in an informal setting with a conversational style of faith sharing, led by a trained group of young adults.