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Contact Us
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Cole Eppingceppingstjosephparish.comDirector of Children and Adult Faith Formation
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2022 - 2023
Grades 1 through 5 Faith Formation
Wednesdays 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
(School Year)
Register HERE!
Children will be taught using the Mary’s Press "DISCOVER” learning materials.
This is a dynamic program that uses play, discussion, and the Bible for an age-appropriate approach to our faith. Each child will receive their very own Bible to take home.
Classes are Offered October Through May
See the Links section to register or click REGISTER HERE.
At-home faith formation can be accommodated by request.
For questions, contact the Director of Children and Adult Faith Formation.
The Purpose of Our Catechetical Ministry is:- To help children grow in faith through instruction, peer group sharing and prayer celebrations.
- To provide parents with the resources to help in the faith formation of their children through sacramental preparation classes (Baptism, Eucharist, and Reconciliation).
- St. Joseph's follows the health and safety protocols as governed by the State of Minnesota as well as determined by Robbinsdale Area School District 281.
Other Children's Programs
UPCOMING EVENTS2023
First Communion & First Reconciliaton PreparationVolunteer Ministry
If your child is in 2nd through 5th grade, has not done preparation or received the First Communion and First Reconciliation sacraments, and you feel that they are ready,
PLEASE attend all meetings for the sacraments desired. The meetings are spaced out so families have one month between receiving the required materials and the retreat.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 @ 5:15 PM (during children's Faith Formation):
Parents ONLY meeting to discuss the sacrament of First Reconciliation with Fr Terry and receive materials needed to prepare your child(ren) for the First Reconciliation retreat.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11: NO CLASSES (Ash Wednesday)
SATURDAY, MARCH 11 @ 8 AM- 12:30 PM (in the Parish Center):
First Reconciliation retreat with parents AND children. The sacrament of First Reconciliation will be celebrated at the end of this retreat. Lunch provided!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 @ 5:15 PM (during children's Faith Formation):
Parents ONLY meeting to discuss the sacrament of the Eucharist with Fr. Terry and receive materials needed to prepare your child(ren) for the First Communion retreat.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 @ 8 AM - 12 NOON (in the Parish Center):
First Communion Retreat with parents AND children. Lunch provided!
*Note* If your child was not baptized at St Joseph's, please bring a copy of their baptismal certificate.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30 @ 10 AM (Mass in the Parish Center):
First Communion Mass celebration!
Are you looking for a way to get involved at St Joe’s? Do you enjoy sharing your faith with others? Maybe you have a child in the program who you would like to journey with? If yes to any of these, we invite you to consider volunteering to be a Catechist or Catechist Aide for Faith Formation this year. It takes many volunteers in a variety of roles to make St. Joseph’s Faith Formation programs GREAT!
If you are interested in being a catechist or volunteer in any position, you must be VIRTUS certified as required by the Archdiocese. Virtus is an online training program teaching safety, and protecting and empowering God’s children (see Links section to re-certify or get started). To serve and offer your special teaching gifts, please complete the registration form in the Links section or contact the Director of Children and Adult Faith Formation.
Family Fellowship
A fun summer program focused on bringing St. Joe's families with young children together to build connections, and provide an opportunity to connect with others in our faith community! Families are invited to attend one or more morning sessions for the part of the morning that works best for them. The offerings include Mass, activities and a snack.
St. Joseph's provides story theater, arts and crafts, yard games, outdoor activities, scavenger hunt, etc. and coffee for the adults.
Vacation Bible Camp (VBC)
For one week typically each June, youth of all ages and adult leaders learn about God's love through games, song and activities. Preschool through grade 5 attend with middle and high school youth serving as leaders. Themes vary from year-to-year. We also have a social outreach project during the week and a closing celebration Mass at the Parish Center on Friday that all are welcome to attend. Many adult and teen leaders are needed (VIRTUS training is required).