Please contact the parish office at 651-784-3015 with any questions.
For teens in grades 7-12 we have an active, high energy, fun program which has three components; faith formation, building community, and serving. Worship weaves its way through each component. The High School program includes:
- Faith Formation Programs for Grades 6, 7 & 8 -
Seekers - 6th Grade through 8th Grade Faith Formation
Seekers, our ministry for 6th through 8th graders, challenges our preteens to explore their faith through a variety of active and engaging in person activities, along with opportunities for service. We will be using Connect! Bringing Faith to Life, which is a 3-year interactive program that explores the core teachings of the Catholic faith in a way that helps them integrate their faith into their everyday lives.
Faith Formation sessions for 6th through 8th Grade meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Faith Formation Program For Grades 9 & 10 - Faith Formation programming to help our youth in becoming fully initiated into our Catholic Faith.
Discipleship Training is a two-year Confirmation preparation Process at St. Joseph of the Lakes, which Candidates can begin in 9th grade.
Year 1 Discipleship Training: may begin as early as 9th grade with young people who have participated in Faith Formation or attended Catholic School. Year1 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 Discipleship Training: Year 2Discipleship 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.
Here's how to register for faith formation, pay for fees, and sign up to volunteer:
1. Please read our Faith Formation Welcome Letter (2024-2025)
2. Read through the St. Joe's Faith Formation Program Offerings
3. Select, complete and submit the registration form(s) you need for your children:
- Pre-K and Kindergarten Registraion Form
- Elementary and Middle School Registration Form
- Confirmation (9th grade and older) Registration Form
4. Decide on your payment method for faith formation registration fees.
- Payments can be made online through the St. Joe's secure payment page (click the Pay Online Here button below) or by cash/check brought in to the parish office during the regular business hours.
- Scholarships (whole or partial) for faith formation fees are avialable this year through the generosity of the St. Joe's Men's Group. See the registration forms for more information.
5. Consider joining us aas a volunteer this year!
- See which opportunity appeals to your gifts and your schedul and register your interest with us. We'll be in touch closer to the start of the school year.