| Religious Education Program (Grades K-6)
Susan Foohey, Director of Religious Education, K-6 Our Religious Education (faith formation) program here at Saint Joseph Parish is committed to helping the youth of our Parish reflect on and deepen their Catholic faith and relationship with God. Students acquire knowledge of the doctrine, dogma and tradition of our Catholic Church. Students engage in reading and unpacking scripture. Prayerful opportunities are sprinkled throughout the curriculum. Strong and thorough preparation for the sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation are offered. As part of their Religious Education, students, with families, are expected to participate regularly in weekend Eucharist. Religious Education, simply stated, is coming to an intimate relationship with God by means of the head, heart and hands. Knowledge allows the mind to know God through the intellect and information. The heart allows youngsters to develop this intimate relationship through prayer, experience, reflection and contemplation. The hands are guided to serve others through learned knowledge and love of God and to increase one’s knowledge and love of God as well. While the above outlines our formal Religious Education Program, we recognize you, as parents/guardians, as being the primary educators of faith for your youngsters. Our goal is to encourage and support you in this role in any manner that we are able. Please let us know what we can do for you. Class Schedules
Classes for K-6 are offered on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. We also offer classes for grades 1-6 on Tuesday afternoons. Grades 7, 8 and 9 classes are offered on Monday or Tuesday evenings. Confirmation classes for grade 10 are offered on Sunday evenings. PLEASE REFER TO THE PDF DOCUMENTS BELOW FOR CLASS SCHEDULES. Catechists (Grades K-11)
We have a wonderful and prepared teaching staff of 80 catechists. We always have openings at the beginning of each school year and are in need of volunteers to teach Religious Education. Please call Debbie Coyle, Administrative Assistant, at 781-449-3744 for information on our specific needs and to volunteer. We look forward to hearing from you! Enrollment (Grades K-11)
Our student enrollment reaches over 900 students in grades K-11. To enroll your child in Religious Education, please call the Office at 781-449-3744 and speak with Debbie Coyle, Administrative Assistant. | 
