Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them;
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14
Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children in the faith, prayer, and all the virtues. They have the duty to provide as far as possible for the physical and spiritual needs of their children. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2252). Faith formation begins within the family and our parish religious education program is a support for the foundation that is provided with the family in the home. Faith formation is a life long process that includes involvement in the life of the parish. Your active presence at St. Joseph Cathedral strengthens and affirms the whole church community that we are all welcomed into through baptism.
This class is for children ages 3-6. The children will learn about the Mass and the faith in a hands-on approach.
These classes are divided up according to grade level from 4th through 8th grade. They will continue to learn about the Doctrines and Dogmas of the faith, all while continuing to develop their relationship with Jesus Christ. If a child in this age group has not yet received a sacrament, they may attend this class with the goal of receiving it.
This class is for the parents as their children receive their own age level catechesis. We will discuss various topics including the challenges of being a Catholic parent in today’s world.
This class is for 1st and 2nd graders preparing to make their first Confession and 3rd graders preparing for Holy Communion and Confirmation. We will discuss how to live the Catholic faith through the graces of the sacraments.
~ Deuteronomy 6:6-7