Welcome to St. Joseph’s Children’s Faith Formation
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If you have questions, please contact us: Andrea Jackowski, Director of Religious Education Anne Pulsifer, CGS Coordinator Michele Mast, Religious Education Assistant |
Registration for Religious Education Classes will begin in June.
See below for our current program offerings that may be adjusted due to upcoming Archdiocese hub announcements. Here are the current Archdiocese Info and Guidelines
Crowning of Mary – May 4, 2025
Registration for the 2025-26 year will begin in June. Note that there may be changes to our offerings based on upcoming Archdiocese hub announcements.
St. Joseph Children’s Faith Formation
Our faith teaches us that parents are the primary educators of their children. This refers to not only academics, but also lessons in faith and life. Parents provide the most concrete, everyday model and witness to their children in demonstrating how to be not only successful laborers of the world, but more importantly, how to be committed, virtuous followers of the Lord. With that in mind, we strongly encourage parents to enroll children in our Faith Formation programs so that they can be provided with a valuable opportunity to learn the Catholic faith, prepare for the sacraments, and form new friendships. We ask that as your children progress through their formation, you, as parents, will take a leading role as their daily catechists and models of faith throughout the entire week. This leadership role includes discussing their work each week with your children, teaching your children how and why to pray, bringing your children to Mass, and showing your children how to practice the Commandments in daily life. Without this parental witness and guidance, our efforts in the faith formation programs would not be successful.
St. Joseph Church provides families with several options for the Faith Formation of their children depending on the age and needs of the child. In addition, Sacramental preparation is provided for all children of the parish whether enrolled in public or Catholic school. Archdiocese of Philadelphia Religion Curriculum
The following options are provided although may be changing due to Archdiocese hub announcement:
- Parish Religions Education Program (PREP) Offerings (Archdiocese info)
- Children in grades 1 through 5 may enroll in our classroom based program
- Children in grades 6, 7 and above should enroll in our 2 year Confirmation Program
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Offerings (Archdiocese info)
- All children ages 3—5 (pre-K and Kindergarten) are encouraged to enroll in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Level I
- Children in grades 1 through 3 may enroll in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Level II
- Children in grades 4 through 6 may enroll in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Level III
- Catholic School children may also enroll in CGS to further their faith formation experience
OCIC is for Children in Grades 4 and above who have gaps in or are just starting their faith formation and is tailored to the child’s specific needs. These classes will be scheduled based on enrollment. Please contact Parish office for additional information.