Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)

Below are links to additional information relating to the St. James PREP program.

Mission Statement

Saint James Parish Religious Education Programs (PREP) share in the mission of the Catholic Church in the following ways:

To promote worship of God in Spirit and Truth particularly through the celebration of the sacraments with particular emphasis on the Eucharist.

To create and nourish Christian Community in the family, in the life of the parish and in society as a whole.

To proclaim in word and deed the Good News of Jesus Christ to all persons, inviting those in our community to share our faith and our mission.

To teach the saving message of Christ so that all believers may come to a deeper understanding, conversion and personal witness to Christ.

To serve our brothers and sisters particularly the poor and needy by generous acts of charity while promoting issues of peace and justice.

Contact The Religious Education Office 

Summer hours are 9:30am-noon Monday through Friday or by appointment. Once PREP begins in September, the Parish Religious Education Program’s office hours are:

  • Monday and Wednesday through Friday-9:30am – 12:00noon 
  • Tuesdays-2:30pm – 8:30pm 

Phone: 703-533-1182 x104
Address: 830 W. Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046 (at Saint James Catholic School)
Email: [email protected]

If there is anyone who feels they might like to help in any way, please feel free to do so. We can never have too many volunteers! Every year, family emergencies can develop and there is always a need for someone to fill in, even if it is temporarily. If you feel that you would like to help as a catechist, catechist’s assistant, office personnel, safety patrol, song leader, or with a special needs student, please do not hesitate to contact Sister Regina at 703-533-1182 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Welcome letters for 2022-2023 are posted below.

Registration 2022-2023

New families are invited to call the religious ed office x.104, to register. Re-registration forms have been sent to current families. Please call the office if you have any questions.   

Parental permission form must be returned with the registration form along with a copy of the birth certificate and baptismal certificate for each child registered.

Weather Guidelines

For inclement weather, Saint James PREP follows the City of Falls Church Public Schools.

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