Traditional Classes
The traditional classes at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Parish strive to catechize our children about the Catholic faith, to develop and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ, and provide a strong base for their life-long journey of discipleship.The program also includes formation and preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Eucharist (Communion).
Grades 1-5 use the Discover: Finding Faith in Life curriculum from Saint Mary’s Press which uses the Bible as it’s core text, promoting biblical literacy and knowledge of key stories and events throughout the Old & New Testaments. This curriculum ties Scripture together with the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in an all new, engaging format for children that extends beyond the classroom and into daily family life.
Through a combination of weekly attendance at Mass, daily prayer, service in the community, regular attendance in faith formation classes and review of the lessons at home with an online component for each chapter, a student that is catechized in our traditional program throughout their elementary school years should finish 5th grade with a basic understanding and knowledge of the following areas:
Please contact Kris Mulligan at 702.363.1902 ext. 3002 for more information or to get registered.
Grades 1-5 use the Discover: Finding Faith in Life curriculum from Saint Mary’s Press which uses the Bible as it’s core text, promoting biblical literacy and knowledge of key stories and events throughout the Old & New Testaments. This curriculum ties Scripture together with the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in an all new, engaging format for children that extends beyond the classroom and into daily family life.
Through a combination of weekly attendance at Mass, daily prayer, service in the community, regular attendance in faith formation classes and review of the lessons at home with an online component for each chapter, a student that is catechized in our traditional program throughout their elementary school years should finish 5th grade with a basic understanding and knowledge of the following areas:
- Revelation: basic teachings and Traditions of the Catholic Church; key stories and events of Sacred Scripture
- Trinity: beliefs about God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; Creed; prayer
- Jesus Christ: miracles, teachings and life of Jesus (Paschal Mystery); Real Presence
- The Church: hierarchy of the Church; liturgical year/seasons; Mary and the Saints; vocations
- Morality: Ten Commandments; Great Commandment; Beatitudes; forming conscience; virtues
- Sacraments: the who, what, when, where and why of the 7 Sacraments; grace; sacramentals
- Kingdom of God: living as a disciple of Jesus in the world; heaven; Second Coming; God’s plan of Salvation History and their role in that plan.
Please contact Kris Mulligan at 702.363.1902 ext. 3002 for more information or to get registered.
2021-2022 Class Calendar
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2023-2024 Parent Handbook
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First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation
First Reconciliation & Eucharist Preparation is a two-year process here at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary. This journey typically begins in the first grade year and continues with receiving the sacraments at the end of the second grade year. It is not at all uncommon for children to be older than first grade when starting their preparation.
We offer sacramental preparation for children in grades 1-11. Please contact Kris Mulligan for grades 1-5 and Tiffany Madsen for grades 6-12. Children must have been baptized prior to starting this preparation.
We offer sacramental preparation for children in grades 1-11. Please contact Kris Mulligan for grades 1-5 and Tiffany Madsen for grades 6-12. Children must have been baptized prior to starting this preparation.
