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Youth Catechesis
Early Childhood
The Early Childhood Religious Education program begins in September and is offered during the 11 a.m. Mass on most Sundays throughout the school year. For children 3, 4, and 5-years-old, this program offers faith formation at a level appropriate to their age. The children learn bible stories, prayers, sing Christian songs, and hear about various saints as their feast days are celebrated. Not only does this program help develop a child's faith, but it also helps parents participate more fully in the Mass while the children are in session. Classes are held in the school. To register, please contact the Youth Formation Office.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Commencing the first Sunday after Labor Day and continuing throughout the school year, (except Christmas and Easter), St. Joseph Parish offers a children's Liturgy of the Word during the 11 a.m. mass. It is for children in first througth fourth grades. Shortly after Liturgy begins, the children are invited to the Plane and Lathe room for Scripture reading that is tailored to their own level of understanding. Through approporiately adapted Scripture texts, music, prayer and activities, the children can experience a deeper understanding and participation in the liturgy. No registration is necessary.
Youth Formation
The St. Joseph Youth Catechesis program for children in public schools entering first through sixth grades is comprised of two components. It begins with Camp Joy, the heart of religious education, which is held the last two weeks of June from 9 a.m. until noon. It continues with Activity Nights which focuses on feasts, seasons, and our Catholic heritage. With the sessions of both Camp Joy and Wednesday Activity Nights the children, through a combination of classroom discussions, hands-on learning and community prayer experiences, learn about God, Scripture, sacraments, liturgy, their Catholic faith, and they strengthen the bond they have with each other and their parish community.
2011 -2012 Wednesday Activity Nights; classes are 6:30-8 p.m.
- September 21
- October 19
- November 16
- December 14
- January 18
- February 15
- March 14
- April 18
IMPORTANT 2011-2012 DATES:
Reconciliation (Nov. 2 class is for students only)
Classes: Wednesdays, October 5 & Nov. 2; 6:30-8 p.m.
First Reconciliation: Tuesday, November 8, 2011; 6:30 p.m. in Community Center; reception following
Eucharist (These sessions are for parents and students)
Classes: Tuesdays, Feb, 1 & Feb. 29, 2012; 6:30-8 p.m.
Retreat: Saturday, March 10, 2012; 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Community Center (students only)
First Comunion Celebration: Sunday, May 6, 2012
Confirmation Year I (7th Grade)
Classes: Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 28 - Oct. 5, 12, 26 - Nov. 2, 9, 30, Dec. 7, 2011; 6:30-8 p.m.
“Junior Jamm” (7th Grade Retreat): Monday, Jan. 23, 2012; 6 - 8:00 p.m. in the Community Center
Confirmation Year II (8th Grade)
Classes: Wednedays, Jan. 4*, 11, 25 - Feb. 1, 8, 15, 29 - Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 - Apr. 18, 2012; 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Parents and Students Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in Community Center
8th Grade Retreat: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Confirmation Day: Friday, April 27, 2012; 7 p.m. at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral with Bishop Blair presiding
St. Joseph Church is committed to the Catholic formation of its public school and home school children. To enroll your child in classes or to learn more about the programs, contact the Youth Formation Department.
419-893-3304.
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Weekend Masses:
Saturday 5 p.m.
Sunday 7 a.m., 9 a.m.,11 a.m.
6 p.m. Life Teen Mass
Contemporary music, focusing on youth
Daily Masses:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.
Confessions:
Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Friday after 8 a.m. mass
or by appointment
Baptisms:
First and third Sunday of every month at 12:30 p.m. Instruction for parents is held at 12:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month
Weddings:
Six month notice and Engaged Couples Conference required. Please call the Parish Office.
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Phone: 419-893-4848
Fax: 419-891-6968
parish.office@stjosephmaumee.org
Bulletin Deadline:
Monday at noon
School & Youth Formation
Phone: 419-893-3304
Fax: 419-891-6969
Community Center:
Phone: 419-893-5328
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