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Sharon Vogler Director of Religious Education 6202 W. St. Joe Road Evansville, IN 47720 (812) 963-3273 Fax (812) 963-6254
Religious Education Classes Sunday 900-10:15 am
Scripture: The Word of God in Faith Theology and Ministry Click here to learn more about understanding and praying with the Sacred Scriptures rooted in our Catholic Tradition or contact Sharon 963-3273 or email svogler@evansville-diocese.org
Confirmation Click on any of the following to find out more information
SIGN UP FOR TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS We are inviting people to pray for vocations in your home. Your family can pick up the chalice and prayers in the sanctuary when you come to Mass on the weekend. Keep it for one week while praying for vocations, and then simply return it to the sacristy the following weekend when you come to Mass. Questions? Call Richard Baehl at 963-5221 To sign up for a week of prayer for vocations, check the special sign up sheet in the back of church
A YEAR OF BLESSINGS —Sharon Vogler DRE This was a year of many blessings for all of us here at St. Joseph Parish. Thank you to all of our catechists with RCIA, SPRED, Sunday morning religious education, family religion classes, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and St. Joseph School. I don’t know that I thank you often enough on behalf of the parish for all that you do to continue the education and formation of the children and adults of the parish! It is through your many volunteer hours that the faith life of the parish is enriched! It is often discussed in coordinator/director of religious education circles how vital volunteers are to the parish, and how difficult it can be to find them. We are truly blessed here at St. Joseph! I thank you all for volunteering your time and energy as catechists! You respond to your baptism call to be a disciple by asking how you can help! It is a blessing to have all of you come forward and share your gifts. .......more ________________________ Do you need to register for Religious Education Classes? Contact Sharon at 963-3273 ext. 104 or email her at
svogler@evansville-diocese.org
Theology on Tap Theology on Tap is a speaker and discussion gathering for young adults 18-35 (single or married). A casual atmosphere where friends of all denominations and walks of life gather in a local restaurant for straight talk, hard facts and real answers on our Catholic Faith and how it applies to our daily life. Click here to learn when and where they meet
Classes for grades one through eight are conducted during the school year on Sunday mornings from 9:00 until 10:15 a.m. in the school. There is always a need for Catechists to help teach these classes or to serve as assistants to our teachers. Contact Sharon Vogler for more information (Religious Education Formation for High School Students) Religious Formation for our High School Students is provided through our REACH Program. REACH is open to ALL high school age youth! It is how we offer religious education for our youth in public school AND it is a wonderful opportunity for students in our Catholic high schools to supplement and reinforce their religion classes! REACH weekends are held three times a year on a Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm. During these sessions, students meet with other high school students throughout the Evansville West Deanery. Contact Sharon Vogler for more information.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD Each Sunday, during the 8 am and 10:30 am Masses, the young children (ages four through third grade) are invited to meet with a catechist to share the Sunday readings from Scripture and to help understand them at their level. We are always looking for people who are willing to be catechists for the young children. All training and resources are provided. Contact Sharon Vogler for more information.
The SPRED program helps teach our catholic faith to the mentally handicapped. They meet during the school year on Tuesday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm in the school library. The catechists meet every other Tuesday to plan sessions for our SPRED friends. The SPRED friends meet with the catechists on alternate Tuesdays for fun, liturgy and refreshments Additional responsibilities of the catechists include preparing our SPRED friends to receive the sacraments and to participate in the liturgy. Anyone interested in helping or participating may call Mary Pat Unfried (402-0372) or Sharon Vogler.. You may also contact these individuals if you know of someone who may be helped by the SPRED program.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult RCIA is the normal process through which adults are formed in the Catholic Faith. RCIA is carried out during the fall and winter, with reception into the Church at the Easter Vigil—the solemn celebration of Easter held on Holy Saturday night before Easter Sunday. Candidates meet each Sunday morning after the 8:00 am Mass with members of our RCIA Team. This is an opportunity for sharing information about our Catholic Faith as well as sharing the faith journeys of the candidates and team members. Persons interested in joining our Faith Community should call Fr. Gene Schroeder (963-3273) or Sharon Vogler (963-3273).
CELEBRATION OF FIRST COMMUNION First Communion preparation and reception occur during second grade. First Communion for parish children is held in the spring, usually the last Sunday in April. Contact Sharon Vogler (963-3273), for more information
Regularly scheduled time for confession is the first Saturday of each month, one half hour before Mass. Other arrangements are always possible by contacting the pastor. Penance Services are celebrated during Advent and Lent. During the course of the year children in school and the Religious Education Program have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation privately and communally. The Sacrament of First Reconciliation is celebrated during the third grade. For more information contact Fr. Gene Schroeder. Click here for more information about the Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated with High School Student. Preparation is ongoing throughout the students high school years. This preparation includes sessions specific to Confirmation and also regular high school religion classes for those who are attending Catholic High School or participation in REACH for those students who are attending public schools. Adults who have not been confirmed are invited to contact Fr. Gene Schroeder or Sharon Vogler, DRE to begin preparations for confirmation. |
