Sacramental preparation and Sacraments are available for all St. Joseph Parish children.

Please note: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) and PREP/Catholic School sacramental preparation programs are outlined below in separate sections.

Parents of Catholic School Children must submit a Sacramental Registration Form to enroll your child.

• Picture Form (optional form for ALL 1st Eucharist and Reconciliation Candidates)

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.

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 – March 4, 2021

First Eucharist – May 1, 2021

• Link for Formed* – Forgiven Series – “For Children: How to Make a Great Confession”, “For Parents: Preparing Your Child for First Confession”
• Link for Formed* – Presence Series – “For Children: The Miracle at Every Mass”
• 2020-21 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 parent and child meditation series and a multi-day retreat prior to receiving First Reconciliation and Eucharist. Tentative plans are as follows:

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 5 hours (due to Covid) of volunteer time, a virtual 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 complete at home/virtual classes.

• Confirmation Calendar (coming soon)
• Study Guide
• Required Confirmation Forms
  • 2020/2021 Forms
• INDIVIDUAL FORMS
  • Contract of Investiture
  • Youth Code of Conduct
  • Medical Information
  • Activity Permission Form (blank)
  • Sponsor Form
  • Service Hours Form
  • Virtual Instruction Permission
  • Picture Form (optional)

IMPORTANT DATES:

Updated Confirmation Calendar

Parent & Confirmand Meeting                                Confirmation Retreat
March 2, 2021 6:30 PM Zoom                                     In Person (Trailer 3) or Virtual – March 27

Study Sessions in the Narthex                                  Confirmation Interviews
March 21, April 11, 18, 25, May 2 – 6:30 PM             March 27, 2021 12:15 PM and 1:00 PM (Trailer 3)

Reconciliation Service                                                 Confirmation Practice
April 29, 2021 7:00 PM                                                May 2, 2021 2:00 PM

Confirmation

May 11, 2021 7:00 PM