St. Joseph of the Lakes

Please contact Sara Knoll with any questions or at SaraK@SaintJosephsParish.org or by phone at (651) 784-3015 x102.

St. Joe’s is committed to creating a partnership with families to insure that faith within families continues to grow. We believe that a child’s relationship with Jesus begins at home. Our goal is to work with families to help reinforce a strong foundation of faith and encounter Christ through Catholic teachings.

Our Trail Blazers (Grades 1-5) Faith Formation Ministry is designed to engage children through experiential learning, combining hands-on guided learning through "play" and reflective thinking.  We believe it is important for children to be active learners; giving them an opportunity to use all senses to experience the Catholic faith and God's love for us. Sessions include large and small group activities. Children meet for Bible stories, Catholic teachings, group discussions, and experiential learning activities. We use the curriculum from Saint Mary's Press called Discover-Finding Faith in Life for grades 1-5. 

There will be special Family Faith Formation nights that will take place during the year. This program helps families gather together for an evening of faith filled family fun! Join us for the opportunity to deepen your relationship with God, live and learn faith from other families around you, share stories, create special arts and crafts, and complete service projects. Watch for more information to come or contact Sara Knoll at SaraK@SaintJosephsParish.org. You will not want to miss these!

Our 2nd grade and older children celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The preparation process is integrated with regular Faith Formation sessions plus two retreats with the child/parent. It is designed not only to be spiritual, but fun and exciting. Children in 3rd grade and older seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist should contact Sara Knoll personally at SaraK@SaintJosephsParish.org or by phone at : 651-784-3015.  

Children in Grades 1-5 receive the curriculum Discover-Finding Faith in Life which includes a Catholic Children's Bible, Activity book, Leaflets, and any special projects they create throughout the year.  PLEASE NOTE:  Children are issued one Catholic Children's Bible to use for Faith Formation through 5th grade. 

Registration for the 2025-2026 faith formation program year is now open!

Our faith formation team looks forward to helping our parish’s children and youth grow in their personal connection with God in our world. 

The registration period ends on September 1, 2025. Registrations made after this date will include a late fee, and the child’s name may be placed on a waitlist until an open spot on our active roster can be confirmed.

Please register using the Google Form link below that corresponds to your child’s age/grade for the 2025-2026 school year. Each child must be registered separately. 

After you register your child, return to this page for the link to pay online (unless you wish to pay by check or cash at the parish office instead). 

We love our faith formation volunteers! We’re looking for help across a variety of roles. Check out the volunteer opportunities we offer and sign up to help make our programs a success again this year.

General questions? Please contact Sarah Ray, Director of Faith Formation (SarahR@SaintJosephsParish.org or 651-784-3015 ext. 108). 

Here’s how to register for faith formation, pay for fees, and sign up to volunteer:

1. Please read our Faith Formation Overview Letter (2025-2026).
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.

• Elementary and Middle School 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 button below), or in cash/check brought in to the parish office during regular business hours. 
  • Scholarships (whole or partial) for faith formation fees are available this year. See the registration forms for more information. 

5. Consider joining us as a volunteer this year!

See which opportunity appeals to your gifts and your schedule, and register your interest with us here. We’ll be in touch closer to the start of the program year.

2025-2026 Elementary Faith Formation schedule:

Classes are on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm