SJB Supports Catholic Education

Past and Present Catholic Education in Manayunk

St. John the Baptist, St. Mary of the Assumption, St. Josaphat, and St. Lucy were all Archdiocesan Catholic Elementary schools Grades 1-8 that were open nearly a century in Manayunk, and all closed by 2006.  St. John the Baptist also had a Boys and a Girls High School, both closed in 1960 and 1964, respectively. Continuing the tradition of Catholic Education is of great importance to our parishioners and the Alumni of our former schools.

Prior to the pandemic a task force was meeting to explore the possibility of reopening at Catholic School at St. John the Baptist.  At this time plans are still on hold.  If this is something that greatly interests you, please speak with Monsignor Lawrence.

Parish Religious Education (PREP) is offered at St. John the Baptist on Sundays, and includes sacramental preparation and instruction for students K-8.  Prep begins in Sept/Oct. and ends in May.  Visit our Parish Religious Education page for more details.

For more information on Archdiocesan Catholic Schools in Philadelphia and the local area, click here:

https://aopcatholicschools.org/

SJB Scholarship / K-8:  Deadline July 30th

For parents choosing to send their children to local Catholic Schools K-8, through the support of our SJB Schools' Alumni/ae Association, scholarship supplemental funds may be applied for in late Spring for the following academic year.  The scholarship qualifying terms are listed within the application and the application is open to registered (for at least six months) and actively practicing Catholic Parish Families at St. John the Baptist.

If you would like to be considered please fill out and submit the following application no later than July 30, 2022:

SJB Scholarship

Archdiocesan High School Scholarship and Financial Aid Availability

At this time the parish does not offer financial aid toward High School, but for those interested more information may be found here:

https://aopcatholicschools.org/financial-aid/

David Morris Sr. Scholarship at Roman Catholic High School

David Morris was a Roman Catholic High School Alumni, Roxborough resident, and dedicated parishioner of St. John the Baptist.  Through this scholarship a student of a local school is awarded scholarship funds based on the applicants from the parish and community that will be attending Roman Catholic High School.

If you would like more information or would like to offer a special award or Scholarship in Memory of or Honor of an individual, please contact us for more information at sjbphila@stjohnmanayunk.org.