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

Parents of all St. Joseph children, including Catholic School Children,
must complete & submit the St. Joseph Faith Formation Registration Form
to enroll in a Sacramental Preparation program.

First Eucharist & Reconciliation (all children)

​If registering a child for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, generally grade two, a child must have completed at least one year of catechetical formation and have the appropriate catechetical background and understanding of the sacrament.  Additionally, if baptized outside of St. Joseph, you must supply a copy of their baptismal certificate.

Please Note:

 Details for each Eucharist Preparation Program are outlined below
in their respective sections.

***Preparation For Children Enrolled in Family Catechesis or Catholic School:

Those enrolled in this program will require child participation in two 4 hour Saturday morning retreats and Sunday afternoon practices for both sacraments in addition to the Sacrament date itself.

***Preparation For Children Enrolled in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:

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.

The 2025-2026 dates are as follows:

• Picture Form (optional)

Confirmation 

​To be eligible for the Sacrament of Confirmation, generally grade seven, a child must have completed the appropriate catechetical formation and have the appropriate catechetical background and understanding of the sacrament.

Confirmation–April 12, 2026 @ 11:00 am

• Required Confirmation Forms
  • Contract of Investiture
  • Youth Code of Conduct
  • Medical Information
  • Activity Permission Form (blank)
  • Sponsor Form (due 1/31)