PREP Registration
St. Joseph Parish Religious Prep Education Ministry Goal
The goal of Saint Joseph's Parish Religious Prep Education Program is to help our children foster a close and loving relationship with God in the tradition of the Catholic Church. We believe that growth in faith is a lifelong journey, undertaken in a faith community that includes their families, their classmates and catechists and the parish community, and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Through the parish religious prep program, St. Joseph's Church strives to help our children grow in their understanding of the faith and of God's role in their lives. All children from first to eighth grade are welcome to sign up for classes and join in this faith sharing experience.
Program Information
Preparation for the sacraments of First Penance, First Communion and Confirmation is an important part of the PREP program. First Penance and First Communion are conferred every year in the Spring, usually during Second grade. Confirmation is every other year in the Fall, typically during 7th and 8th grades and is next scheduled for Fall, 2023. In addition, children between the ages of 7 and 12 who have not yet been baptized can prepare for the sacrament of Baptism through the PREP program. All children must receive two full years of instruction before receiving any sacrament.
Schedule: St. Joe's prep program meets Sundays from mid September through early May, from 10:30 AM to 12 PM, in our school building.
Note: If classes are to be canceled for any reason, students will be notified by our PREP staff.