Welcome to Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Faith Formation Program for Children
The first catechists in any child’s life are the family members with whom he or she lives. What happens at home – both positive and negative – provides lessons for life. In the family, faith is shared as part of the unfolding of daily life. The home or “domestic church” provides a real place in which a child learns to live his or her faith as well as understanding it.
We believe that growth in faith is a lifelong journey, undertaken in a community and guided by the Spirit. Most of us use words like Religious Education, CCD, or Catechism classes to describe Faith Formation and often only think of Faith Formation in terms of children’s religious education and sacramental preparation.
However, our Catholic Faith Formation is more than children’s religious education. And it is more than just the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation). It includes all aspects of our growth in faith, from parent baptismal preparation through adult education and Scripture Study.
We also believe that the family is the primary community in which faith is shared and nurtured. Thus the entire Church community, beginning at the parish level, puts itself at the service of the family to help form Catholics.
Our growth in faith is not exclusively about gaining knowledge about our doctrine and faith traditions; it is also about our being formed in Christ. Therefore, we continue to focus on “total parish catechesis” (faith formation), which is intended to support the family and this parish community.
Note: The Faith Formation Program Philosophy summary is courtesy of St. Clare Parish, Roseville and St. Isidore Parish, Yuba City.
Program Information
Current Class Schedule
Date: Wednesdays, August 21, 2019 to May 20, 2020
Grades 1 to 6 is from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Grades 7 to 11 is from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Re-Registration of Current Students
February 27 - April 3, 2019. Individually scheduled appointments, in 15 minute increments
Enrollment of New Students
Please call the Program Office, 707.374.2607 to schedule an appointment.
Annual Tuition & Fees
Tuition Fees cover the cost of student workbooks and classroom supplies for the year. The costs are:
Payment Options
1. Pay in full or
2. Select the Payment Plan
All payments are made in the Parish Office with Parish Secretary, Janet Campbell, and checks are made payable to: Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Financial Assistance
We are happy to assist you with a monthly tuition payment option. Just complete the Payment Plan form, indicating your monthly payment amount, including the first installment which is due at the Parent Meeting for re-registered students and at the time of enrollment for new students.
Tuition Reduction
Parents who make a commitment to the Program as classroom assistants for the entire year will have one registration fee per family waived.
Confirmation Retreat Costs
Year two Confirmation Students will be charged an additional fee to cover 50% of the of the costs of retreats which vary each year depending on the location selected.
Family Time & Talent Sharing
We ask that each family work two hours per year, helping with the program events of their choice. Your hours will be credited to your child as Community Service hours for their school when he/she is enrolled in Confirmation classes.
Please contact the Faith Formation Program Office at 707.374.2607 for additional information or to have your questions answered.