Faith Formation for Children
A Note from Our Youth Formation Director
YFF—Youth Faith Fellowship, aka PSR, Parish School of Religion at St. Joseph during the 2024-25
Catechetical year is open to children through eighth grade. Your children are invited to join us this Catechetical year which begins in September 2024. We meet on Sundays in the parish hall immediately after the.!0:00 am Mass. Classes are approximately one hour.
Any child who will be receiving First Holy Communion at St. Joseph in the spring of 2025 must attend these classes. First Communion is reserved for children in second grade who are ready receive this Sacrament however, if your child is older and has not received his/her First Holy Communion, please contact us and special arrangements will be made. St. Joseph will be having a two-year Confirmation readiness class for students presently in sixth and seventh grades. Confirmation will be held in the spring of 2026.
All children are most welcome to attend YFF classes from “mature”(lol) preschoolers through eighth grade. We welcome students and parents who for some reason have not been to church for a while and would like to return. You are most welcome. Any parent who would like to teach YFF is welcome to call me.
Peace and Blessings
Vickie Simpson
Winners of 2023 Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest
**this contest is provided by Knights of Columbus Council 9890
| Kindergarten |
Grades 1-2 |
Grades 3-4 |
Grades 5-6 |
Grades 7-8 |
| 1st: Karter Jamerson |
1st: Kate Evans |
1st: Olivia Leber |
1st: Drewbee Nguyen |
1st: Alexa Blades |
| 2nd: Ringo Nguyen |
2nd: Parker Crisp |
2nd: Amelia Coble |
2nd: Caroline Simpson |
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3rd: Addison Chady |
3rd: Korie Blades |
3rd: Sophia Coble |
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A Note to Parents and Catechists
Parents are the first and best teachers of their children. Parents share with catechists the responsibility to lead children closer to God through Jesus, and to help children develop living, conscious, and active faith. Parents remain the first and foremost educators of their children in the home and through cooperation with our Youth Faith Formation (YFF) program.
All Christians, parents and catechists in particular, are called to participate in the ministry of the Church by sharing faith, proclaiming God’s message, developing community, leading people to worship and prayer, and by motivating people to serve others. To enroll your son or daughter in Youth Faith Formation, contact the parish office.
Director of Religious Education: Vickie Simpson
