2019/20 Sacraments of Confirmation and 1st Eucharist have been RESCHEDULED – see below for new dates and times
Sacramental preparation and Sacraments are available for all St. Joseph Parish children.
Parents of Catholic School Children must submit a Sacramental Registration Form to enroll your child.
First Eucharist & Reconciliation
If registering a child for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, generally grade two, a child of Saint Joseph Parish must have completed level one and have the appropriate catechetical background and understanding of the sacrament.
- Picture Form (optional form for ALL 1st Eucharist and Reconciliation Candidates)
PREP and Catholic School Preparation:
Those enrolled in this program will require child participation in a 4 hour Saturday morning retreat
and Sunday afternoon practices for both sacraments in addition to the Saturday Sacrament itself.
Reconciliation January 16, 2020
7:00 PM
First Eucharist
May 2, 2020 June 27, 2020
9:00 AM Red Team and CS
11:00 AM White Team
An opportunity will be offered in the fall for children who are not attending the June 27 celebrations
- Link for Formed* – Forgiven Series – Part 1 viewed during 9/29 meeting
- Link for Formed* – Presence Series – “For Children: The Miracle at Every Mass” Viewed in Class
- 2019-20 First Eucharist Calendar
- The Mass – My Missal
*To access Formed – Go to formed.org and click SIGN UP-Click OPTION 3 (I Belong To A Parish Organization). Find our Parish in the SEARCH BAR-Enter your name and e-mail address.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Preparation:
Those enrolled in CGS participate in a five-part meditation series and a retreat
prior to receiving First Reconciliation and Eucharist.
| Announcement Mass: | Tues Nov 19, 4:30-6:20 | |
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| Meditation Series: | ||
| True Vine 1 | Sun Feb 16, 9:45-10:45am, followed by Mass | |
| True Vine 2 | Thurs Feb 20, 4:30-5:30pm | |
| Found Coin/Found Sheep | Thurs Feb 27, 4:30-5:30pm | |
| Forgiving Father | Thurs Mar 5 4:30-5:30pm | |
| Centurion’s Servant | Sun Mar 15, 9:45-10:45am, followed by Mass | |
| Rain Date: | Thurs Mar 19 | |
| Retreat: | Sat March 28, 2:00-4:15, followed by Mass | |
| First Reconciliation: | Thursday, April 2, 7:00pm | |
| First Eucharist: | Sunday, May 3, 11:00am |
Confirmation:
To be eligible for the Sacrament of Confirmation, children of Saint Joseph parish should be at least in grade seven and have the appropriate catechetical background and understanding of their Catholic faith and of the sacrament. This program will require 2 student/parent meetings, a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer time, a 6 hour Saturday retreat, an evening reconciliation, a Sunday afternoon practice for the sacrament in addition to the sacrament itself. Non-Catholic School children are also required to attend classes every other Sunday 8:45 – 10:35 am.
- Confirmation Calendar (updated 02/18/20)
- Study Guide
- Required Confirmation Forms
IMPORTANT DATES:
Parent & Confirmand Meeting Confirmation Retreat
September 22, 2019 6:30 PM November 9, 2019 8:15 AM
January 5, 2020 6:45 PM
Confirmation Interviews Reconciliation Service
February 23, 2020 (sign up for times) March 12, 2020 7:00 PM
Confirmation
March 29, 2020 1:30 PM November 1, 2020 1:30 PM