Faith Formation for Children and Youth

Catechesis is offered for children from age 3 through grade 12. Students’ families must be registered Saint Joseph parishioners. Students must be registered in the spring for the classes, which start in the fall.



Sacramental Preparation is offered for children and youth in grades 1 to 12. This includes preparation for and the celebration of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation) and Reconciliation. Participation requires registration in the Faith Formation program.

Class meetings:



Sundays: pre-K - 6th grade and Sacramental Prep, 8:30-9:45 a.m. and 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Sundays: 9th - 12th grade and Sacramental Prep, 6 - 8 p.m.

Sundays: Special needs class meets at 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - This class provides faith formation for students with severe learning differences through modifications and adjustments in teaching methodology.

Wednesdays: 1st - 8th grade and Sacramental Prep, 6:15 p.m - 7:30 p.m.



Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes place during the 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass from September to May. Children (from kindergarten through 6th grade) are called forward by the presider and invited to the Eucharistic Chapel to listen to the readings as adapted in the Children’s Lectionary. The regular order of the Liturgy of the Word is followed, including a sung psalm, the Gospel alleluia, etc. Children rejoin their parents in the sanctuary at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

 

Vacation Bible School 

During one week in the summer, a Vaction Bible School is offered for children in pre-K (4 years old) through 6th grade. Adult volunteers staff all of these programs. The volunteers must: comply with the Diocesan Safe Environment Program guidelines; enjoy sharing their faith with our younger parishioners; and be available to make a regular commitment to class sessions and training.



 Here is an adult volunteer form.