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.  St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us! Holy Family, pray for us!   

Children's Liturgy of the Word is held during Mass on the third Sunday of the month for Preschool-4th 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. 

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
Click here to order from osvkids.com

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
PARENT & STUDENT LOGIN INFORMATION-click here

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

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.  

Contact Information:
Val Koch
Phone:  507-388-3766
Director of Faith Formation