Youth Faith Formation
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Calendars
K-1, 3-8 Faith Formation Calendar
2nd Grade Calendar
9th Grade Calendar
10th Grade Calendar
11th & 12th Grade Calendar
RCIC Calendar
Youth Choir Dates (also listed on above calendars) -
The Faith Formation program at St. Joseph the Worker and Holy Family Parishes equips and encourages families and catechists, working together, to help children grow in faith, love, and charity based on the teachings of the Catholic Church. We strive for our children to know, love and serve God with the ultimate goal of eternal life in Heaven. Curriculum is based on Sacred Scriptures, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and on building a faith-filled relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, learning the faith, and service to others. The Holy Spirit guides us in sacrament preparation for Reconciliation and Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
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Preschool-PreK - Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word is held during Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays (see schedule) for Preschool-2nd grade students. Before the First Reading, children will leave the Church to go to a separate room with Children's Liturgy of the Word leaders and helpers to hear the Mass Readings and a message that is just right for kids. A simple activity will engage students and help them understand the Gospel message. Children return to their families after the Homily to pray the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Schedule for 2022-2023 CLW:
September 11 &25, October 9 & 23, November 13 & 27, December 11, January 15, February 12 & 26, March 12 & 26, April 23
Preschool and PreK families can order an at home monthly publication to be mailed directly to their child! OSV Kids (Our Sunday Visitor) has engaging stories and games, age approriate activities, colorful images, a collectible Saint card in every issue, and will help parents teach the Catholic Faith to their little ones.
Click here for more information from OSV's teachingcatholickids.com
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Kindergarten - 8th Grade Faith Formation
Kindergarteners through eighth graders attend Faith Formation classes on Wednesday evenings.
The curriculum we are using is Spirit of Truth (Sophia Institute for Teachers). This curriculum is student, teacher and parent friendly in the classroom and online. It is engaging, faith filled, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and encourages a personal relationship with Jesus.
K- The Blessed Trinity and the Holy Family
1- God is Love
2- Our Life in Jesus, including Sacrament Preparation
3- The Kingdom of God and the Church
4- Jesus Teaches Us How to Live
5- The Sacraments
6- Sacred Scripture
7- Living as a Disciple of Christ
8- The Communion of the Faithful
For an overview of Spirit of Truth-click here
Faith Formation Calendar for K-1, 3-8 students- click here
Special Calendar for 2nd Grade Sacrament Preparation/Faith Formation- click here -
2nd Grade-First Reconciliation and Penance and First Communion Preparation
Sacrament preparation includes:
- Faith formation classes at SJW & HF for public school/home schooled students
- Faith formation classes during Religion classes at Loyola for students attending Loyola Catholic School
- At home study with parents/guardians for all 2nd graders
- Orientation Meetings and Learning Centers
- Retreat & Rehearsal for First Eucharist
Curriculum for 2nd graders is Spirit of Truth Sacramental Preparation.
Click here for an overview of this program. ( 2nd grade parents will teach Lessons 1-10 for First Reconciliation and Lessons 24-29 for First Communion.) The remaining lessons will be taught in Faith Formation class for HF/SJW students. Loyola teachers use a different curriculum in their classrooms for the remaing lessons.
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9th & 10th Grade-Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation preparation includes:
- Serving family, Church and community
- Researching and choosing a saint, including presenting saint to the 8th grade class
- Mentoring from a chosen sponsor
- Interviewing with Fr. Tim
- Encountering Christ in the Sacraments, Retreats, and Eucharistic Adoration
- Gaining a deeper understanding of the Catholic Church in Faith Formation classes
- Learning about the Holy Spirit as our guide, our help, and our comfort-blessing us with gifts, fruits and charisms.
9th Graders attend Faith Formation classes on Wednesday evenings - click here.
Curriculum for 9th grade is Gifted with the Spirit (Pflaum Publishing Group). Students will learn about prayer, the Catholic tradition, Scripture, as well as works of mercy and justice. The teachers will supplement this curriculum with lessons based on the current spiritual needs of the students during their first year of Confirmation preparation. Students will have online access to the curriculum in the event of distance learning.
Cilck here for an overview of Gifted with the Spirit.
9th Graders: for more information including a calander and Confirmation resources - click here.
10th Graders attend Faith Formation on Wednesday eveings and using this schedule of events - click here.
Curriculum for 10th grade is TBD.Students will have in person sessions with the class that will include a parent/student meeting, retreat, serivce days, and post confirmation gathering.
10th Graders: for more informtion including a calendar and Confirmation resources - click here.
11th & 12th -Confirmed Book/Bible Study
High school juniors and seniors will have a book study on Blessed Carlo Acutis, followed by a Bible Study: Meetings will be held on the First Saturdays from 5:00-7:30 PM (includes 5:00 Mass) and on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesdays from 7:15-8:15 PM at SJW.
11th and 12th graders are invited to grow in faith by serving in their Parish. This can be accomplished by helping as a Faith Formation Assistant on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM, as a Children's Liturgy of the Word Leader or Assistant at the 2nd and 4th Sunday Masses, volunteering as a Lector, Usher, or Eucharistic Minister (training and commissioning first), and helping at any Church events.
The Bible Study will be: Venture The Bible Timeline for High School.
For a schedule of Book Study and Bible Study meetings, Click here.
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Questions?
Contact Information:
Val Koch
Phone: 507-388-3766
Director of Faith Formation