Faith Formation and Stewardship Program
The sacramental life of the children of the Catholic tradition is an important component of the religious program at St. Joseph Regional School. Preparations for two sacraments, Reconciliation and Eucharist, form the core of instruction in Grade 3. In accordance with diocesan guidelines, candidates for First Eucharist will receive the sacrament of Reconciliation prior to First Eucharist. Parents are required to be active partners in the preparation of their children for these sacraments. The sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are only conferred to students baptized in the Roman Catholic tradition.
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Service Activities
The stewardship program for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 is entitled “Celebrate Service.” the purpose of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to make a difference in our Church and surrounding communities through various service and support programs. Each grade will participate in a pre-planned project. All grades have been assigned a specific area of stewardship emphasis. Grades K-2 will be organizing events directed towards helping other children. Projects in grades 3-5 will emphasize the sick and elderly of our community, and the 6th through 8th grades will participate in projects directed toward the hungry and homeless. Examples of service projects include:
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