St. Joseph the Worker &
Holy Family Parish

Faith Formation Curriculum

- Faith Formation

Our Faith Formation program is committed to partnering with parents to develop households in which the faith is shared and lived with vigor. Toward that end, our curriculum, is written with the Family and household in mind. The programs provide many opportunities for families to enrich their children’s learning experiences.

Primary Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
- For Kindergarten and 1st Grade we use Promise by Pflaum Gospel Weeklies - In our classes we work to help children begin to participate in Sunday Mass with an active understanding. Each week our students will bring home workbook pages, please look them over, ask questions and share your ideas.
Preparation for Reconciliation and Eucharist is a two-year process that begins in 1st grade with participation in parish Faith Formation class or Loyola religion class.
- For 2nd Grade Sacramental Prep we use Go, Seek, Find by Saint Mary’s Press - Instead of using a traditional textbook children interact with and explore The Catholic Children's Bible, seeing how Scripture relates to the themes they are learning about - in a way they can understand.
Children track their journey through Scripture to their destination of celebrating the Sacraments using colorful treasure maps and stickers. Fun, hands-on activities get them up out of their seats, moving and engaged in what they're learning. Each week our students will bring home workbook pages, please look them over, ask questions and share your ideas.

There is a Orientation night for both First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. A parent should attend with their chil to receive information and a calendar of events required. See the First Reconciliation/Eucharist tab for more information
- For 3rd - 5th Grade we use Discover, Finding Faith in Life by Saint Mary’s Press - God’s word is powerful in touching hearts, which is why this faith formation program puts The Catholic Children's Bible at the center.
Each child receives their Catholic Children’s Bible in 2nd grade and will use it in class until 5th grade. It is theirs to keep, they learn to connect the dots and transform a learned faith into a joyfully lived faith! Each week our students will also bring home workbook pages, please look them over, ask questions and share your ideas.

Middle School: 6th through 8th Grade

Early adolescence is a critical and difficult time. The operative word during this time is CHANGE! It is during this phase that many youth become leery of their faith and begin to question what they believe. We particularly want to get them headed in the right direction on their personal spiritual journey during this time, just as they are forming more mature opinions and making decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. In many respects, middle school youth are on the “edge” between childhood and adulthood. In the context of faith, these youth are moving from a child-like spirituality to an independent ownership of their Catholic faith and identity.
- For 6th & 7th Grade we use EDGE by Life Teen - It is a Catholic ministry designed to meet the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of the middle school youth. EDGE goes outside the traditional classroom model in order to attend to not only the education of their minds but also the conversion of their hearts in faith. They are taught the tenets of the faith, then shown the love of God through the Church community – all in one program.
- For 8th Grade we use Break Through Bible Study by St. Mary’s Press - When teens understand the Bible’s “story,” they are eager to learn more. They begin to wrap their minds and hearts around the Scriptures. They come to see the Bible as a relevant part of their lives.
Confirmation Prep - 9th & 10th Grade

Preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation begins in grade 9 and concludes with Confirmation the end of the 10th grade year; however the preparation program is open to all high school students who have not yet been confirmed. If you are in high school and did not enter the program in 9^th grade and would like to register for Confirmation please contact the Confirmation Coordinator at the parish office. See the Confirmation tab for more information.

Confirmation is often the final opportunity for presenting the Faith to teens. It is an opportunity to plant the seed of discipleship in their hearts, so that they will continue to grow in their love and zeal for the faith, rather than losing touch with the Church after the Sacrament they often perceive as “graduation” from faith formation.
Paying Online? Click Your Church Below
- Online Payment Option for SJW
- Online Payment Option for HF
Printable Registration Form
- Religious Education Registration Form 2019-2020
Online Registration Form
The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
- Select Your Parish REQUIRED St. Joseph the Worker Holy Family Please fill out this field.
- Student's Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Parent's Last Name (if different than Students) Please enter valid data.
- Mailing Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
- Mother's Cell Please enter a phone number.
- Father's Cell Please enter a phone number.
- Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Best way to contact: REQUIRED Call Email Text Message Please fill out this field.
- Father's Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Address (if different than above) Please enter valid data.
- City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
- Mother's Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Address (if different than above) Please enter valid data.
- City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
- Child(ren) lives with (check all that apply): Mother Father and a step parent
- I grant permission for photos or video of the minor(s) listed below to be used for public display as the church deems fit (bulletin, website, newsletter or other means). REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
- I would like to be involved in my child's education by volunteering for/as: Simple Supper (SJW) Bake for Simple Supper (SJW) Drive for Field Trips Christmas Pageant Volunteer
- The tuition fee is wavered for those who volunteer for one of the following positions: Catechist (teacher) Assistant Catechist (assistant teacher) Core Team for Edge (5th & 6th or 7th grade)
- Number of CHILDREN Attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Student 1
  
  Full Name of Student REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Grade (2019-20) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  School Attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of BIRTH REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Check the sacraments your child has received: REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation Please fill out this field.
  
  If your child(ren) has any physical, emotional or education needs, please let us know so that we can provide the best possible service for Him/Her):
  
  Student 2
  
  Full Name of Student REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Grade (2019-20) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  School Attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of BIRTH REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Check the sacraments your child has received: REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation Please fill out this field.
  
  If your child(ren) has any physical, emotional or education needs, please let us know so that we can provide the best possible service for Him/Her):
  
  Student 3
  
  Full Name of Student REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Grade (2019-20) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  School Attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of BIRTH REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Check the sacraments your child has received: REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation Please fill out this field.
  
  If your child(ren) has any physical, emotional or education needs, please let us know so that we can provide the best possible service for Him/Her):
  
  Student 4
  
  Full Name of Student REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Grade (2019-20) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  School Attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of BIRTH REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Check the sacraments your child has received: REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation Please fill out this field.
  
  If your child(ren) has any physical, emotional or education needs, please let us know so that we can provide the best possible service for Him/Her):
Submit

Faith Formation Curriculum

Primary Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Middle School: 6th through 8th Grade

Confirmation Prep - 9th & 10th Grade