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Faith doesn’t wait until adulthood. In fact, it’s formed in the middle of real life.
Youth Faith Formation creates space for kids and teens to encounter God while they’re still learning who they are and how the world works. It’s where Scripture becomes more than stories, prayer becomes personal, and faith starts to take root beyond the classroom.
This isn’t about having all the right answers. It’s about learning how to trust God, ask honest questions, and build a foundation that can carry them through doubt, growth, and change. Along the way, they’re supported by mentors, community, and a Church that walks with them.
Because the faith we hand on to the next generation isn’t just something they’re taught—it’s something they learn to live.
If you would like to know more about our Church or to get connected with our ministries, please visit our main Church site.
Ages 3-12
Tuesday | 1st-3rd Level | 4:30-6:15
Wednesday| 1st Level | 9:00-11:00am
Tuesday | 1st-3rd Level | 4:30-6:15pm
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori based religious education method that focuses on the relationship between God and the child. Catechists and children explore the liturgy and scriptures in a beautiful, retreat-like space called the atrium. There our goal is to foster and deepen the child’s relationship with God, to encourage the formation of a personal prayer life, to help the child participate more fully in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church, and to develop a deeper understanding of Catholic identity and tradition. At St. Joseph, we offer Level 1, which encompasses children aged 3 to 6, Level 2, which encompasses children aged 7-9, and Level 3, which encompasses children aged 10-12. For more information, contact Beate Buescher beateb@stjhc.church
Elementary (K-5th)
Sunday | Spanish |10:30-12:00pm
Sunday | English |11:15-12:30pm
Elementary Faith Formation provides a small group environment where children kindergarten through 5th grade learn our Catholic faith guided by catechists and an accredited curriculum.
6th - 8th Grade (Edge)
Wednesday | Parish Hall | 6:15-7:30pm
Edge enables middle school students to strengthen their knowledge of and relationship with Jesus Christ as well as foster community with their peers. These dynamic sessions encourage youth to ask questions, find belonging, and participate in the life of the Church.
EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program. It provides a safe fun place for youth to find a solid Catholic community. They will get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way.
High School (Lifeteen)
Sunday | Parish Hall | 5:00-8:00pm
High School Faith Formation is a non-classroom model faith formation for older teens in Ninth - Twelfth grades. Teens are able to play games, hear talks, ask questions, participate in small groups, and pray.
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