Saint Joseph University Parish provides a Religious Education program for children from preschool through eighth grade. The men and women who serve as the children’s catechists build upon what the primary educators, the parents, have taught by word and example.

The program provides learning experiences designed to help the young people of the parish understand the Catholic Christian faith, grow personally in their faith lives, develop a personal relationship with Jesus, and deepen a sense of belonging to the church. Opportunities for community building through various services, projects and special liturgical celebrations are important aspects of this process.

Parishioners are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Religious Education Program by sharing their individual gifts. Ways in which adults can contribute to the faith education of our children, are: 
                                                       
                     Catechist                        
                     Catechist aide
                     Substitute                 
                     Parent helper/monitor      
                     Catechist for Children’s Liturgy of the Word                  
                     Providing help with arts and crafts