Youth Faith Formation
Youth Faith Formation
Director of Religious Education: Vickie Simpson
A Note to Parents
YFF—Youth Faith Formation (aka PSR, Parish School of Religion) at St. Joseph during the 2025-26 Catechetical year is open to children through eighth grade. Your children are invited to participate. We meet on Sundays in the parish hall immediately after the 10:00 am Mass. Classes are approximately one hour.
Any child who will be receiving First Holy Communion at St. Joseph in the spring of 2026 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. A two-year Confirmation readiness class is underway for students presently in seventh and eighth 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
2025 Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest
Congratulations to all of our YFF students who participated in the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest sponsored by Benton Knights of Columbus Council 9890. See top winners here.