St. Joseph Catholic Church
Winter Haven, Florida
Faith Formation
Registration for the 2010 - 2011 Calendar Year
is in the Church Office, Room 1 in the
Family Life Center
8:30 am to 5:00 pm during the week
Classes begin after Labor Day
PreK - 8th grade Faith Formation
Sundays 9:50 - 11:00 am in the school classrooms
Registration fee $60.00 (sliding scale for more than one)
(no one refused for lack of funds)
"Becoming Catholic" (RCIA) and delayed sacrame
ntal 
instruction for teens and children
Sundays 9:50 - 11:00 in the school
First Communion & First Reconciliation Prep class sessions.
Now Online
Religious Ed Calendar 2010 - 2011
Special Thanks to all of our parish catechist (teachers). You are the best!
Becky Roach
St. Joseph Religious Education Department
Adult FaithFormation
(RCIA)
Tuesday evenings 6:30 -8:30 pm
Room 3 of the Family Life Center
Bringing Adults together for sacramental preparation and faith enrichment.
Adult Bible Studies
Two great Series
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Acts of the Apostles
Monday Evenings from 6:30 - 8:30
Family Life Center, Room 2
Runs from September 13 to March
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The Bible Timeline
Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00
St. Joseph School Faculty Lounge
Runs from September 8 to April 27
Faith Filled Wednedays
Line Up
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Children's Choir
6 - 6:45 pm in the Music Room
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Christ's Corner
6 - 8:30 pm
Pre K 3 Class Room.
Designed to provide faith formation for all of God's Children while parents are involved in Wednesday Night Activities.
Ages 1-11
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Intro to Handbells
5:30 pm Wednesday
in the Church
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BABOBAB BLAST
Vacation Bible School 2010
See & Hear the Baobab Blast
Theme Song!
My Montage 6/16/10
Vacation Bible School 2010
See & Hear the Baobab Blast
Theme Song!
My Montage 6/16/10
Faith Formation Parental Expectations · Please ensure that your child attends class and/or sessions for sacramental preparation regularly and on time. · Be an active and a positive example for your child. Attend mass together and participate in parish life. · Know your child's teacher and help them if they are seeking volunteers for a project. (please abide by diocesan fingerprinting polices).
PreK - 8th Grade
Formation to help our young people deepen their faith and understanding of Jesus.
Sunday Mornings 9:50 - 11:00am
Sacramental Preparation The priests of the parish and the staff wish you many blessings and will assist you as you plan. After the initial meeting you will receive the information and procedures that both parties will be expected to fulfill.
"Becoming Catholic"
(RCIA): To Minister to the adults, youth, and children interested in becoming Catholic.
Children & Teens meet Sunday Morning 9:50 - 11am
Adults Meet Tuesdays
6:30pm - 8:00pm FLC #2
Baptism Preparation
The Catholic Church believes it is our duty to offer parents, guardians and godparents the opportunity to fully understand the Sacrament of Baptism.
Baptism Preparation Classes are offered once a month on the first Monday of every month in the Chapel Adoration Room.
Your Questions
Regarding Baptism
Answered
First Communion Preparation
To provide preparation for the children to fully understand the need and importance for Jesus in their lives.
Preparation Classes are once a month and are designed for parent and child involvement.
"Jesus Day" Link.
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Confirmation Preparation
"You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be my witness..." --Acts 1: 8
Begins October 6, 2010
To prepare ninth grade students and older for the preparation of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation through a series of Oneight sessions that draw young people into a deeper faith that will transform their hearts and change their lives.
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Marriage Preparation
Please contact the Church Office to schedule the initial meeting at least six months before desired date of wedding.
