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.
St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us! Holy Family, pray for us!
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
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
Sacrament preparation includes:
Confirmation preparation includes:
Contact Information:
Val Koch
Phone: 507-388-3766
Director of Faith Formation