Religious Education

Religious Education - Welcome

Dear Parents,
Your child and our catechists along with the other students in the class are embarking on an exciting experience. We will explore our Catholic faith, learn about the life and teachings of Jesus, and celebrate the liturgical year together. Thank you for the honor and privilege of learning about our Catholic faith and sharing this learning with your child.
As the primary educator of your child in the faith, you are allowing us to support and' participate in your efforts. In that regard, we form a partnership for this exciting experience. We welcome opportunities to talk with you, to hear about your family experiences of faith and to answer any questions.
For your convenience, included is our contact information.
Sincerely Yours in Christ

Debbie Aud
Director of Catechetical Ministry

Estimado Padres,
Su nino(a) y los catequistas junto con los otros alum nos de nuestra c1ase vamos a emprender una experiencia apasionante. Juntos vamos a explorar nuestra fe cat6lica, aprender sobre la vida y las ensenanzas de Jesus, y celebrar el ana liturgico. Gracias por el honor y el privilegio de aprender sobre nuestra fe catolica y de com partir ese aprendizaje con su hijo o hija.
Usted, como educador principal de su nino en la fe, me da la oportunidad de apoyar y articipar en sus esfuerzos. En este sentido, trabajaremos conjuntamente en esta fascinante experiencia. Le agradeceriamos cualquier oportunidad de conversar con usted, de oir sobre las experiencias de su familia de nuestra fe, y de responder a sus preguntas.
Para su conveniencia, incluyo aqui al final nuestra informaci6n de contacto.
Unidos en Cristo,

Debbie Aud
Directoria de el Ministerio Catequetico

CURRENT HOURS BEGINNING 5/16/21
Sunday 9:30 am -11:30 am
Monday 8:30 am -1:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am- 1:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Not available from 11:00am-1:00pm)
Closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Faith Formation/Formación de Fe

The Faith Formation (Religious Education) program is for public school children or those that do not attend catholic school. Saint Joseph offers a twelve (12) year faith formation program. Starting in the First Grade. Sacramental Preparation is for 2 years in which First Reconciliation and First Communion will be celebrated at the end of the 2nd year.
Though we offer First Grade it does not count as 1 of the 2 years.
Once your child reaches the appropriate age they will join our confirmation program.

El programa de Formación en la Fe (Educación Religiosa) es para niños de escuelas públicas o aquellos que no asisten a la escuela católica. San José ofrece un programa de formación en la fe de doce (12) años. Comenzando en el primer grado. La preparación sacramental es por 2 años en los cuales la Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión se celebrarán al final del segundo año.
Aunque ofrecemos Primer Grado, no cuenta como 1 de los 2 años.
Una vez que su hijo alcance la edad adecuada, se unirá a nuestro programa de confirmación.

Sacrament Information/Informacion Sacramental

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is received at the end of the second consecutive year. Also the following:
• Attend the evaluation with their child.
• Attend Retreat.
• Attend Day of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Eucharist is received at the end of the second consecutive year. Also the following:
• Attend Retreat