Faith Formation Year 2 DTS

Discipleship Training is a two-year Confirmation preparation Process at St. Joseph of the Lakes which Candidates can begin in 9th grade.

Year 2 Discipleship Training: Year 2 Discipleship Training will follow the Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation, presented by Ascension Press. The goal of the program is to provide a powerful, life-changing experience as the Candidate prepares to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, through knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Faith, as well as addressing and answering questions about life and to challenge him or her to embrace a life of faith. 

Year 2 will include a Penance Service at St Joseph of the Lakes, along with 14 in-person sessions throughout the school year (from September to April), a special session for the Candidate and their Sponsor, as well as service opportunities throughout the year. 

Each Candidate will be provided a Student Workbook, a Parent Guide and a Sponsor’s Guide. A parent presentation and Introduction to Chosen 

2025-2026 Faith Formation - Year 2 Confirmation Schedule

Discipleship Training

St. Joseph of the Lakes

Click here for 25-26 Year 2 Confirmation Schedule

Please contact Sarah Ray at SarahR@SaintJosephsParish.org or at 651-784-3015 x108.

Middle and High School Feed My Starving Children Food Packing Evening

Middle and high schoolers and their parents are invited to volunteer with St. Joe's at a Feed My Starving Children food packing session on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at the Coon Rapids location. We'll meet at St. Joe's at 6:15 PM and travel to and from FMSC together by chartered school bus. Please register by January 21st via the Google Form below.