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Faith Formation
This page lists the schedules and registration information for the many Faith Formation classes and programs provided by the Religious Education and Youth Ministry Commissions.
Please check-out the Religious Education Commission to see descriptions of the many ministries and how they fit into the parish organization.
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Faith Formation Classes
PreK to Grade 5: Denise MacShane, Director of Religious Education 
Grades 9-12: Rick Zapf, Director of Youth Ministry
Edge: Darnell Moore, Director of Middle School Faith Formation - Edge
Melanie Edmonson
Traditional Middle School: Darnell Moore, Director of Middle School Faith Formation - Edge
Spanish (7 yrs and older): Ana Alcazar
Special Needs: Denise MacShane, Director of Religious Education
Class Schedule
Fall 2012 Classes
Elementary PreK – Grade 5
A) Sunday 9:30 am to 10:30am
English Speaking
B) Sunday 10:45 am to 12:00 pm
Spanish speaking only
C) Sunday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
English Speaking
D) Wednesday 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm
English Speaking
E) Wednesday 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Special Needs Faith FormationMiddle School Grade 6 to 8 / EDGE
F) Sunday 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Traditional Faith Formation
G) Sunday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Traditional Faith Formation
H) Wednesday 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm
EDGE NightHigh School Grade 9 to 12 / Life Teen / GROW
I) Sunday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Life Teen
J) Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
GROW (God Revealing Outstanding Wisdom)To download a PDF version of the calendar click HERE for English and click HERE for Spanish.
Fees
Fall 2012 Fees
Registration is ongoing now!
$50 for one child, $75 for two, 3 or more $100 -
Adult Bible Study
View the Bible Study Class Notes for additional information on the classes.
Spanish Bible Study: Victoria Steward
Matthew: The Great Adventure Denise MacShane, Director of Religious Education
Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Annette Lake
Great Adventure - Matthew: Sandi Waclawczyk
Acts: The Great Adventure Cathy Sondergaard
Revelation: The Kingdom Yet To Come Terry Simmons, Pastor's Secretary
Epic: A Journey Through Church History Cindy Payne
Class Schedule
Fall 2012
Day/Time Room Starts Spanish Bible Study Sun/11:00 am 202 Sep 16 Wed/6:00 pm 202 Sep 19 Matthew: The Great Adventure Sun/ 6:30 pm 206 Sep 16 Tue/10:00 pm 206 Sep 20 Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Mon/9:00 am 201 Sep 17 Epic: A Journey Through Church History Wed/9:00 am 201 Sep 19 Word of Life 2nd & 4th Thursday/ 9:00 am 205 Sep 19 Acts: The Great Adventure Thurs/ 6:30 pm 201 Sep 20 Revelation: The Kingdom Yet To Come Thurs/ 6:30 pm Sep 20 Spring 2013
Day/Time Room Starts Exodus: Called to Freedom Wed/9:00 pm 201 Mar 6 Mass: A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Sun/ 6:30 pm 206 Apr 21 Tue/ 10:00 am 206 Apr 16 If you would like to start a bible study on another night, please contact Michelle Engel.
Registration / Fees
There is a $10.00 registration fee for the class plus a book fee as listed below.
Use the form link to download and print the registration form. Submit the completed form with payment to the parish office.
Book Fees
Fall 2012
Spanish Bible Study No fee Matthew: The Great Adventure $29.95 Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation $34.95 Great Adventure – Matthew $29.95 Epic: A Journey Through Church History $29.95 Acts: The Great Adventure $29.95 Revelation: The Kingdom Yet To Come $22.95 Spring 2013
Exodus: Called to Freedom $22.95 Mass: A Biblical Walk Through the Mass $19.95 -
ACTS
An ACTS Retreat is a Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners like you. St. Joseph ACTS Retreats are held in a special, peaceful and quiet environment. An ACTS weekend is a chance to relax and focus on your faith journey. Holy Scripture and the teaching of the Catholic Church are the guide for the movement.
Women's ACTS: Casey Pawelek
Men's ACTS: Rick Berry
Men's ACTS (Spanish): Juan Carlos Lopez
Teen ACTS: Rick Zapf, Director of Youth Ministry
Men's ACTS Retreat
Upcoming Retreat Dates:
ACTS Men's Retreat
Information for the 2014 Men's ACTS Retreat forthcoming.
ACTS Men's Spanish Retreat
Information for the 2014 Spanish Men's ACTS Retreat forthcoming.
Please visit again for updates.
Women's ACTS Retreat
Upcoming Retreat Dates:
ACTS Women's
July 25-28, 2013
Teen ACTS Retreat
Upcoming Retreat Dates:
Teen ACTS
July 11-14, 2013
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Sacrament Preparation
First Reconciliation / First Communion: Denise MacShane, Director of Religious Education
RCIA / RCIC: Robert and Patty Clayton
Baptism: Glen and Patti Jo Bliss
Baptism (Spanish): Freddy Mireles
Adult Confirmation: Michelle Engel, Asst. Director of Religious Education
Teen Confirmation: Rick Zapf, Director of Youth Ministry
Confirmation Class 2011
Fall 2012 / Spring 2013 Class Schedule
To Be Announced...
Confirmation Class 2013
Additional Dates
None at this time.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Save the date for the “Cool Kingdom Party-Mary Leads Me Closer to Jesus” on June 24-28 for children ages 4 through those entering 5th grade. We are starting to plan for this fun filled week. For more information, to make donations toward this program, or to volunteer to help out in some capacity, please use the contact link below. "Cat Chat" is a fun new show for kids that will make them learn and love their faith like never before! With loveable cartoon characters and creative, upbeat songs, "Cat Chat" will entertain as well as inspire your children. In Volume #1, Mary leads Me Closer to Jesus, kids will grow closer to our Lady through such inspiring songs Hail Holy Queen, The Lord Your God, Full of Grace, I Wanna Say Yes, The Greatness of the Lord, Celebrate, Mary Joy of all who Sorrow, and Pray for Me. This exciting show will captivate and educate KIDS on the theme of Mary, the Mother of God. We hope your kids will join us for an amazing time of faith-filled stories, great songs, inspiring conversations and prayer!
Contact: Denise MacShane, Director of Religious Education
Registration
Click on the links below for information or registration forms.