Faith Formation
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2026 2027 Faith Formation Class Information
Who: St. Joseph registered parishioners
Where: St. Joseph Parish Center
When: On Sunday morning from 10:15a - 11:15a
First Day of Class: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Last Day of Class:
Sunday, May 2, 2027
| CLASS | PROGRAM / TEXTBOOK | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarden | Catechesis of the Good Shepard | |
| 1st Grade | First Communion Prep Year 1 | Faith and Life 1: Our Heavenly Father |
| 2nd Grade | First Communion Prep Year 2 | Faith and Life 2: Jesus Our Life |
| 3rd Grade | Faith and Life 3: Our Life With Jesus | |
| 4th Grade | Faith and Life 4: Jesus Our Guide | |
| 5th Grade | Faith and Life 5: Credo: I Believe | |
| 6th Grade | Faith and Life 6: Following Christ | |
| 7th Grade | Faith and Life 7: The Life of Grace | |
| 8th Grade | Faith and Life 8: Our Life in the Church | |
| 9th Grade | Confirmation Prep Year 1 | Chosen Confirmation Program by Ascension Press |
| 10th Grade | Confirmation Prep Year 2 | Conley Confirmation Textbook - a comprehensive Catholic Catechism |
| Post Confirmation | Lecture and Guided Discussion topics from the Bible, Catechism of the Catholic Church | |
| Family Formation | TBD |
VOLUNTEER to help our program as a catechist, assistant catechist, substitute catechist or retreat assistant. Contact DRE@stjral.org for more information.
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION
First Communion preparation is a two-year registered program. A homeschool option may be considered for parishioners in good standing, but registration is required. A calendar with all important dates is provided at the beginning of the year.
First Communion Prep Year 1 begins at age 6 or older. During this first year, traditional prayers are memorized and the foundations of our faith are experienced through many different styles of learning.
First Communion Prep Year 2 encourages students to grow in a deeper understanding of prayer, the Mass, Penance, and the Holy Eucharist.
- During the second year, First Reconciliation is received as a class on a Saturday during Lent.
- First Communion is received as a class on a Saturday morning during the season of Easter.
Parents are very involved in their children’s preparation. Several parent meetings are held throughout the year. Families attend Holy Mass together every Sunday and holy day of obligation.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
Confirmation preparation is a two-year registered program. A homeschool option may be considered for parishioners in good standing, but registration is required. A calendar with all important dates is provided at the beginning of the year.
Parents are involved but share much of the responsibility with sponsors who accompany their candidate through the preparation process. Several parent meetings are held throughout the year. Families attend Holy Mass together every Sunday and holy day of obligation. Classes are easily continued each week at home if absence from class is necessary.
Confirmation date is announced several months ahead of time. Our parish is typically scheduled for early spring.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
OCIA classes for returning or new Catholics are offered on Sundays September through May For details call the office 919-231-6364 or contact Michael Mosher michaelmosher@ymail.com.