"Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child's earliest years. This already happens when family members help one another to grow in faith by the witness of a Christian life in keeping with the Gospel. Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God. The parish is the Eucharistic community and the heart of the liturgical life of Christian families; it is a privileged place for the catechesis of children and parents." Catechism of the Catholic church #2226​

Our mission is to help you as parents/guardians to nurture and foster growth in the Catholic faith of your children.

All families who are registered parishioners at St. Joseph Parish with children not enrolled at a Catholic school are welcome to sign up. RE is mandatory for those students and families wishing their children to receive the sacraments of First Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. It is expected as outlined in the Catechism that parents play an active role in the faith formation of their Children.  For further information, please contact Julie Schmidt, RE Coordinator at the Parish Office at 269-369-6171 or email [email protected]