Religious Education

Faith Formation
Religious Education

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young
but set an example for the believers in speech,
in life, in love, in faith and in purity"
1 Timothy 4:12
We take seriously these words from Christ’s "Good News." Our programs conform to the guidance of the (Diocese of Evansville Office). for Adult Formation as well as the Magisterium and the direction and spirit of (Vatican II.). But our programs are intended to invite, engage, and encourage all students from early childhood through elementary, middle, and high school, and adults. We offer the teachings of the Catholic Church to inspire conversion of a willing heart and the formation of a life in Christ.

Our programs currently include ...

Pre-Baptism
Instruction classes meet at 7:00 p.m. on Third Tuesdays of each month.

Sunday School
Preschool children meet Sundays during 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass October thru Palm Sunday.

Elementary School Religious Education
During school year, Grades 1-5 meets weekdays during "Released Time" at 5th St. and 10th St. Schools.

Vacation Bible School
Children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to attend usually held in June.

"Children’s Liturgy"
Is offered for grades 1-4 during 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass,during fall and winter.

Middle School Religious Education
Grades 6-8 is offered in afternoon or evening classes on Wednesdays during school year.

High School Religious Education
Grades 9-12 is offered in evening classes on Wednesdays during school year. Call 482-1805 Ext 210 for more detail.

R.C.I.A. Adult Catholic Formation
Classes are offered between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses, September through April.

S.P.R.E.D.
Offers religious education for adults with special needs in classes at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month during fall and winter.

Bible Study
Meets at various times, weekly. Call for details.

First Reconciliation
February 18, 2009, 6:30 PM

First Communion
April 26, 2009, 1:30 p.m.

Confirmation
November 16, 2008, 2:00 p.m.

Contact us at the St. Joseph Parish Center
Office of Religious Education: (812) 482-1805
Mike Hagerdon, CRE - Ext 210

Since 01 Feb 2008