Christian Formation is an ongoing process which seeks to serve the Christian education needs of all parishioners. St. Joseph Parish offers a variety of programs designed to meet those needs. Click on a program title to learn more about it, including meeting times, contacts, etc.

• Generations of Faith: Intergenerational
   [Please read an important message about Generations of Faith by clicking on the link above.]

• Child Ministry: K4-Grade 5

• Youth Ministry: Grades 6-11

• Young Adult Ministry: Grade 12 and Young Adults in their 20s and 30s

• Adult & Family Ministry: Adults of all ages

• Parish School: K3- Grade 8

Christian Formation classes begin on Sunday, October 2, 2011. If you have not yet done so, please return your registration forms to the Christian Formation Office as soon as possible.

Click here to obtain a registration form if you need one.

Parish Member Tuition rates are based on being an officially registered, contributing member of St. Joseph Parish with a signed stewardship pledge card on file with the parish at the time of registration.

Child Ministry classes for Grades K4-2^nd grade will meet during the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass.

Child Ministry classes for Grades 3-5 will meet Sunday mornings between Masses (9:15-10:15 AM).

Youth Ministry classes for Grades 6-8 and 9-11 will meet on alternating Sunday mornings between
Masses (9:15 AM-10:15 AM).

1. Parental Information: Please list the parent responsible for the child attending
                                       Christian Formation classes.

2. Birth Date: A K4 student must be 4 years of age as of September 1^st to enroll.

3. Fees: Note that Child Ministry (K4-5^th grade) and Youth Ministry (6^th-11^th grade) students have the
             same tuition rates.

4. Sacramental Fees: The 2^nd Grade Sacramental fee covers both First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Grades 9 & 10 have a Youth Ministry Retreat fee and Grade 11 has a combined Confirmation and Youth Ministry Retreat fee. All Sacramental and Youth Ministry retreat fees are non-refundable. Every attempt will be made to place the student on another parish’s retreat if the student is unable to attend the St. Joseph retreat.

Please consider serving as a catechist. All full time catechists will receive free family tuition! (Sacramental and retreat fees are not included in this benefit.) Not only are the financial benefits great, but the spiritual rewards and growth you receive are immeasurable. Training and materials are provided.

Financial difficulties are no reason to keep your children from participating in Christian Formation. Contact the Christian Formation office to make financial arrangements. As we say, "ALL ARE WELCOME".