St. Joseph Church

            " Parents are the first to communicate the faith to their children and to educate them, (Apostolate of the Laity, 11) but the Christian community must make a generous effort today to help them fulfill their duty. 

This is particularly true in regard to religious education."

Religious Education

&  Faith Formation

Educatión Religiosa Y Formación de Fé

Just IN: Our Confirmation date is Saturday May 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

with Archbishop Mansell  !!!!!!

Click here  for Up Coming Religious Education Ceremonies,

Meetings, Events and Confirmation Service opportunities

ALL Religious Education classes are now held on Sundays

  K-8th, Conf I & II classes will be held from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. every Sunday.

        "Sunday, the rediscovery of this day is a grace which we must implore, not only so that we may live the demands of faith to the full,            but also so that we may respond concretely to the deepest human yearnings.

Time given to Christ is never time lost, but is rather time gained"     

 (Day of the Lord, Pope John Paul II, 7).

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Contact Information:

                  Mrs. Kimberlee Donahue,  Director of Religious Education

                Mrs. Kristine Emond and Mrs. Mary Jane Henriques, Administrative Assistants

          Office of Religious Education, St. Joseph Church        

                                                335 Center St. Bristol CT 06010

                                                860-582-2888

                      E-mail address: ore_stjosephbristol@hotmail.com

 

Información de Contacto:

                           Oficina Educación Religiosa y Formación de Fé -Iglesia San José

                           Mrs. Kimberlee Donahue, Directóra

                           Mrs. Kristine Emond & Mrs. Mary Jane Henriques, Asistentes Administrativas

                           335 Center Street, Bristol, CT 06010

                           860-582-2888  E-Mail: ore_stjosephbristol@hotmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

In the family, children learn to believe what their parents’ words and example teach about God, and parents enrich their own faith by participating in the formal religious education of their children for example, by preparing them to receive the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation.  The members of a parish grow in fellowship by coming together to worship God and by making a shared response of faith on occasions of joy and stress.  Creating readiness for growth in community through worship and through the events of everyday life is an integral part of the task of catholic education, which also seeks to build community within its own programs and institutions.

 Parents are “the first to communicate the faith to their children and to educate them,” (Apostolate of the Laity, 11) but the Christian community must make a generous effort today to help them fulfill their duty.  This is particularly true in regard to religious education.

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OUR  Prayers

Prayer is the raising of the heart and mind to God. We can pray in many ways and at any time because God is everywhere and always hears us.

We can pray using our own words or by just by being quiet in His presence.  We can pray with the words given us by the Church -prayers that have come down to us over many centuries

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We participate in the

                   ~Child Lures Prevention Program~

  • It is a child safety program, training for prevention of sexual exploitation, abduction, Internet crime, drugs and school violence.

  • It deals with teaching children about the dignity of all people and the dangers that are contrary to that central Catholic belief.

  • It presents a balanced perspective, repeatedly assuring children that the vast majority of educators, clergy and other adults are sincerely committed to the happiness and well-being of children and would not take advantage of them.

  • Those who prey on children are the exception.

  • The Child Lures School Program consists of a Presenter’s Guide, with easy-to-follow lesson plans, follow-up activities, and tools for parent involvement.

  • There is a Presenter’s Video to assist the presenter in preparing his/her presentations; a Student Video with four scenarios to allow students to visualize just how easily they might be lured into victimization.

  • Lastly, there is a Parent Guide, available in English and Spanish, which may be purchased by the parent.

  • The Program is age-appropriate, with lesson plans for each level.

  • Parents are encouraged to participate, wherever possible.

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           St. Joseph Youth Group page

 We serve our parish with faith, action and fellowship.