Small Groups

Faith Formation Small Group Programs (Age 3 through Grade 12)

Faith formation begins in small group communities where participants grow through relationship, prayer, and age-appropriate catechesis. Reflecting the early Church, these groups foster discipleship through shared faith, personal support, and meaningful discussion. This setting helps individuals deepen their relationship with Christ, live out the Gospel, and build authentic Catholic community. The Church of St. Joseph offers two distinct programs designed to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of our children

Word of Life by Augustine Institute (Grades K-8)

Word of Life is a Scripture-centered program from the Augustine Institute that helps children understand God’s plan of salvation and how their lives fit into the story of Scripture. Through engaging presentations, discussion, prayer, and activities, participants grow in knowledge of the faith and are invited into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Weekly Schedule

  • Wednesday’s 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Grades K-5)
  • Wednesday’s 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Grades 6-8)

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ages 3-12)

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to religious formation rooted in Scripture and liturgy. Children work with hands-on materials in a sacred, prayerful environment called the atrium, fostering a sense of wonder, contemplation, and a personal relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Prerequisite: students must complete Level I‑B before entering Level II, and Level II before entering Level III.

Weekly Schedule

  • Sunday’s 8:15 – 9:45 AM (Level I, Ages 3 through kindergarten)
  • Sunday’s 10:15 – 11:45 AM (Level I, Ages 3 through kindergarten)
  • Tuesday’s 4:15 – 5:45 PM (Level II, Grades 1-3)
  • Tuesday’s 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Level II, Grades 1-3; Level III, Grades 4-6))
  • Wednesday’s 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Level II, Grades 1-3)

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Chosen (Grade 9+)

Chosen by Ascension Press is a comprehensive Catholic discipleship program for middle and high school youth preparing for Confirmation. Through engaging videos, discussion, prayer, and authentic witnesses, teens encounter Christ, explore Church teaching, ask real questions, and grow in faith, confidence, and missionary identity within loving parish community and families.

Schedule

  • Wednesday’s 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Grades 9+)

Links

Registration

By clicking the link below, you will be directed to our Faith Formation Small Group registration platform, Flocknote. You will be prompted to enter or update your family and participant information before completing registration. This step ensures we have accurate contact details and that your children are placed in the appropriate grade and group. After registering, families needing sacramental preparation will receive a registration link by email later in the fall.

  • Click Here: To Register for Faith Formation Small Groups
  • Click Here: Program Fee’s and Scholarships

Contact Information 

Click Here: Director of Faith Formation

Click Here: Coordinator of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Click Here: Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation

Click Here: Coordinator Middle & High School Youth Ministry

New Mass Time - Wednesday Mass will be at 5:15pm beginning on 10/14/26
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