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St.
Joseph Children's Ministries
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Inspiration: Let the children come to Me, and
do not prevent them: for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such
as these. (Matthew 19:14)
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Our
Mission:
Support parents and help guide the religious education for our
children through sharing stories and catechizing. Provide a
welcoming, nurturing, and loving environment in which the Word
of God and traditions of the Catholic Church can be brought to
our young people.
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Our
Members:
Children of our parish who do not attend the parish school. All
children of the parish may attend the Early Childhood Sunday
Program, Liturgy of the Word for Children at the 9:00 a.m. Mass,
or the Confirmation program.
Catechists (teachers) and aides are needed for all programs.
Requirements include a desire to share your faith and love of
children and teens. Training and curriculum are provided.
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Enrollment: Normal enrollment for all programs
is in the Fall. For enrollment at other times, please contact
the Office of Religious Education. (See below.)
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Expenses:
Tuition is base on the number of children in the program.
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Meetings:
For Children:
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Classes are held during the school year.
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Parent/child Workshops for Sacrament programs are held
during the school year.
For
Volunteers:
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Catechist meetings are held at various times during the
school year to plan activities for various programs.
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Activities:
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Programs |
Age |
Schedule |
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Early
Childhood Program |
3
years to kindergarten |
Sunday, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
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Elementary |
1st
year |
Sunday, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. |
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Elementary |
2nd
to 5th year |
Sunday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
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Sacrament Program |
1st
to 2nd year |
Sunday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
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RCIA
for Children Sacrament Program |
8
years to 17 years |
Sunday
morning |
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Middle
School |
6th
to 8th grade |
Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Confirmation Program
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High
school; two years |
First
year: after 12:30 Mass
Second year: varies by catechist |
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Seasonal and holiday family celebrations.
RE Elementary and Middle School Calendar
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Contacting Us:
Virginia Young, Director of Religious Education - (562)
598-0519
Shannon Carpenter, Early Childhood Director – (562)
430-6840
Marianna Wescott, Confirmation Director – (562) 598-0519 |
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