St. Joseph Parish

Faith Formation & Family Catechesis

Partnering with parents to help children know and love Jesus Christ, grow in the Catholic faith, and live as His disciples.

Coordinator of Family Catechesis

Liz Adams

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2026–2027 Registration Is Closed

Families enrolled for the 2026–2027 Faith Formation year will receive notification in September indicating whether children in Levels 1–6 have been assigned to Session A or Session B.

Faith Begins at Mass

Weekly Sunday Mass attendance is an obligation throughout the entire year, regardless of the Faith Formation class schedule. Our classes support what begins and continues in the worship and sacramental life of the Church.

Our Mission

Raising Disciples

We are called to raise the next generation not as passive observers of faith, but as active witnesses who know Jesus personally, live His teachings authentically, and bring others to Him.

Before Christ ascended to the Father, He entrusted His disciples with the mission to make disciples of all nations and teach them to observe all that He had commanded. That same mission continues in the Church through catechesis—the handing on of the faith from one generation to the next.

Parents are the first and most important catechists in the life of every child. Faith Formation is therefore more than religious instruction. Our parish seeks to partner with families as together we help children know and love Jesus Christ and learn to live as His disciples.

— Liz Adams, Coordinator of Family Catechesis

When We Meet

2026–2027 Class Schedule

Classes meet on alternate weeks. Please use the Faith Formation calendar for exact meeting dates and Session A or B assignments.

Levels 1–6

Alternate Sundays
10:15 AM–11:30 AM

Students will be assigned to Session A or Session B.

Levels 7 & 8

Alternate Tuesdays
5:00 PM–6:15 PM

Please consult the calendar below for exact class dates.

Download 2026–2027 Schedule View Faith Formation Calendar

Faith Formation Office

Office Hours

Monday
10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Tuesday
11:00 AM–4:00 PM

Wednesday
10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Thursday
11:00 AM–4:00 PM

The office closes daily from 12:00–1:00 PM for lunch and is closed while Faith Formation classes are in session. The office is closed Friday and Saturday. Sunday appointments and appointments outside regular office hours may be arranged by contacting the Faith Formation Office.

Opportunities to Serve

Opportunities to serve our Faith Formation families will be available throughout the year. Please check back for current needs and ways to become involved.

Safe Environment Compliance

In accordance with Diocese of Rockville Centre requirements, all clergy, employees, and volunteers serving children or vulnerable populations must maintain current Safe Environment compliance.

This includes maintaining a VIRTUS account, acknowledging required codes of conduct, completing background screening every five years, and attending a VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children workshop.

Safe Environment Information

Resources for Families