Director of Faith Formation:
Jim Smart Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8-12
(860) 871-1970
St. Joseph Parish offers Faith Formation classes, Grades 1-8 on Wednesdays, from 4-5:15 mid-September to early May in the School Building.
Confirmation is a two year program, 9th and 10th grade and meets on Wednesday evenings with Tom Brown, Confirmation Director.
Faith Formation (religious education) instills in our youth at a young age the importance and the beauty of our Catholic Faith. In a faith-filled environment, along with their peers, their faith and love of Jesus is cultivated and able to flourish, and they are given a deeper understanding of the Mass and its significance. We emphasize a love of Jesus in the Eucharist and promote the teachings of the Catholic Church in an age-appropriate setting. We provide opportunites for service projects and social gatherings, as well as spiritually enriching Parent-student activities. All are welcome!
****Please note our CCD program for grades 1-8 will now meet on Wednesdays from 4-5:15 starting 2021-2022 school year. Confirmation will meet Wednesday evenings.
Due to recent Diocesan guidelines, Grades 1-8 will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for the first half of the year and reevaluate after the New Year. The 1st Wednesday will be in the classroom and the 3rd Wednesday will typically be in the Church. Parents will recieve a calendar at the meet and greet.
Faith Formation Program: Knowledge, Prayer, Service
This year is a year of change and challenges, and our Faith Formation program is adapting! Our program this year is three-fold:
Knowledge- Your children will learn more about their faith during their online Faith and Life series- shorter, narrated videos that walk you through each week's topic, with activtities and quizzes at the end. Our teachers will also have a Teacher's Corner with supplemental resources.
Prayer- Each month will have its own theme and prayer focus, culminating in our in-person meeting. Whether it be for the Rosary or Adoration, we are looking forward to coming all together to put our faith into practice!
Service- Though we can't gather in the school to complete acts of service, we can still serve others! Each month will have a simple way for your child to serve others, and bring their contribution to our monthly in person meeting.