Youth Ministries

Sunday School

Sunday School is offered at 10 a.m. for ages 4 to 12 during the public-school year. Jill Malloy, who has taught Sunday School nearly 40 years, and assistant Rob Freeman teach substantive, Bible-centered lessons. Classes have covered such topics as Our Lord's parables, biblical persons, the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes—and are all designed to make learning fun. The children also work on a craft related to the lesson.

During these suspended times, Ms. Jill conducts online lessons with related crafts for the kids to keep them connected. Have a child between the ages of 4-12 that is interested fill out the form below. Watch for Mr. Rob and his chats after the opening hymn of Live Streaming Mass each Sunday.

Youth Ministers Rob Freeman and Jill Malloy

Online Sunday School Class XX |
Epiphany 3 | 'Noah's Ark & God's Promise'
January 24, 2021

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on "Noah's Ark and God's Promise". The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and activity sheets for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class | Coming Next Week
January 31, 2021

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on ‘The Paralyzed Man'. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There will also be bulletins relating to today's topic with puzzles and activities for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class XIX |
Epiphany 2 | 'The Fiery Furnace'
January 17, 2021

Ms. Jill conducts the lesson for the Second Sunday after The Epiphany and the three men in the fiery furnace. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and a coloring page for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class XVIII |
Baptism of Our Lord | 'St. John the Baptist'
January 10, 2021

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the "St. John the Baptist". The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and activity sheets for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class XVII |
The Epiphany | 'The Wisemen Visit'
January 3, 2021

Ms. Jill conducts the lesson of The Epiphany and how the Three Wisemen come to Visit Jesus in the Manger. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and a coloring page for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class XVI |
Christmas I | 'Faith, Hope & Love'
December 27, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the "Faith, Hope & Love". The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and activity sheets for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Bulletin Ages 7-12

Bulletin Ages 3-6

Coloring Page

Online Sunday School Class XV |
Advent IV | 'Birth of Jesus & Shepherds'
December 20, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts the last lesson of Advent and explains how it leads into Christmas and the Birth of Jesus and a visit by the shepherds. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and a coloring page for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page. Mr. Rob has a music section for the class most of you know called "Away in a Manger". Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song.

Online Sunday School Class XIV |
Advent III | 'Advent Wreath'
December 13, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the "Advent Wreath". The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and activity sheets for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page. Mr. Rob has a music selection for the class called "The Friendly Beasts". Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song.

Online Sunday School Class XIII |
Advent II | 'Traveling to the Manger'
December 6, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts her second lesson on Advent and explains why Joesph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and a coloring page for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page. Mr. Rob has a music section for the class called "All That We Have". Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song.

Online Sunday School Class XII |
Advent I | 'An Angel Visits Mary'
November 29, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on "An Angel Visits Mary". The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and activity sheets for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class XI |
'Giving Thanks'
November 22, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on 'Giving Thanks’. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and activity sheets for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page. Mr. Rob has a music section for the class called "Glory and Praise to our God". Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song.

Online Sunday School Class X |
'Jesus Loves the Children'
November 15, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on "Jesus Loves the Children". The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and activity sheets for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page. Mr. Rob has a music section with two very familiar songs for the class "Jesus Loves the Little Children" & "Jesus Loves Me". Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song.

Online Sunday School Class IX |
'The Sower and the Seed'
November 8, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the Parable of 'The Sower and the Seed’. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic and activity sheets for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page. Mr. Rob has a music section with with a new song for the class called "Celebrate God". Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song.

Online Sunday School Class VIII |
'The Wheat & The Weeds'
November 1 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the Parable "The Wheat and The Weeds'. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are also bulletins relating to today's topic for the youth of St. John the Baptist during this time without in-person classes. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class VII |
'The Lost Sheep'
October 25, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the Parable of 'The Lost Sheep’. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are bulletins relating to today's topic with a craft packet for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School | Class VI
'Healing Prayers'
October 18, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the topic of ‘Healing Prayers’. Fr. Tom and Rob stop by to talk about healing prayers during Sunday's Service and lead us in prayer. Mr. Rob has a music section with with a new song for the class called "All That We Have". Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song. The lessons are part of our Christian formation.
There are also bulletins relating to today's topic for the youth of St. John the Baptist during this time without in-person classes. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class V |
'The Mustard Seed'
October 11, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the topic of ‘The Mustard Seed’ as is discussed in Matthew, Mark and Luke. Mr. Rob and Katie stop by to help out and he also sings "Peace Is Flowing" with the kids. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song. There are also bulletins relating to today's topic with a word find puzzle for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School | Class IV
'The Good Samaritan'
October 4, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the topic of ‘The Good Samaritan’. A special guest stops by to introduce today's lesson! Mr. Rob has a music section with one of the classes favorite "Color the World". Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song. The lessons are part of our Christian formation.
There are also bulletins relating to today's topic for the youth of St. John the Baptist during this time without in-person classes. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class III |
'Fruit of the Spirit'
September 27, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the topic of ‘Fruit of The Spirit’ as is discussed in Galatians. Mr. Rob and a few friends stop by to help out. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song. There are also bulletins relating to today's topic with an activity packet for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Online Sunday School Class II | 'Adam & Eve'
September 20, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the topic of ‘Adam & Eve’ and the tree of knowledge. Mr. Rob and Katie the caterpillar stop by and he also has a music section with one of the classes favorite "Great Things Happen". Mr. Rob's music segment is part of the lesson and stand alone for those children that want to work on learning the song. The lessons are part of our Christian formation.
There are also bulletins relating to today's topic with a maze, word search, and coloring booklet for the youth of St. John the Baptist during this time without in-person classes. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

Creation Maze

Word Serach

Online Sunday School Class I | 'Creation'
September 13, 2020

Ms. Jill conducts a lesson on the topic of ‘Creation’ as is discussed in Genesis. Mr. Rob and a few friends stop by to help out. The lessons are part of our Christian formation. There are also bulletins relating to today's topic with puzzles and activities for the youth of St. John the Baptist via video during this time of suspended services. They are available by age group. If you would like to request a craft do so through the registration form at the top of the page.

"God's Buddies"

This group, also for ages 4 to 12, meets in the summer over several weeks. The Sunday School teachers mentioned above also lead "God's Buddies" meetings, which include a meal and various fun activities that nonetheless relate to important Biblical truths.

Field Trips

A summer field trip is organized, not just for children, but for any parishioners who are kids at heart. The trip in 2017, for example, was to Hersheypark!

Walking in Faith | Interview with Ms. Jill about "God's Buddies'