Religious Formation
Faith Formation
One of the primary things we do as a parish is support parents in their role as the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith and discipleship. We believe that Catholic schools are one of the best ways we can help parents form their children in the faith and teach them the Gospel values of Jesus.
Everything we do at St. Joseph Catholic School—from academics to athletics to extracurricular activities—has the ultimate goal of helping form our children in the ways of Jesus and helping them develop the Gospel values that lead to a life of faith, service, and love.
The true value of a Catholic school is the total environment in which children are immersed. At St. Joseph, our students experience a way of life, a way of being, and a way of looking at the world that is rooted in the teachings of Jesus. Faith is not simply something we teach; it is woven into all that we do each day.
Religious Formation
Religious formation at St. Joseph Catholic School is an important part of our students’ education. Each week, our students attend Mass and have opportunities to grow in their relationship with Jesus through prayer, Scripture, service, and the Sacraments.
Throughout the year, special prayer services and Masses are celebrated for significant seasons and events in the life of our school and Church, including:
- Advent
- Christmas
- Lent
- Holy Week
- Beginning-of-the-School-Year Mass
- End-of-the-School-Year Mass
- Prayer Partner Mass
- Grandparents’ Day
- Catholic Schools Week
Dates and times for these celebrations are included in the school calendar and Red Folder News. Parents, grandparents, relatives, and friends are always welcome and encouraged to join us for these special opportunities for prayer and worship.
During the seasons of Advent and Lent, each class also has the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Click on any of the following links to learn more about faith formation at St. Joseph Catholic School.
