Administrator of Religious Education

The mission of the Office of the Administrator of Religious Education is to spread the meaning and hope in Jesus Christ,
whom God the Father has sent into the world for the salvation of all peoples.

"The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide an adequate substitute."  (CCC #2221)

1. Students attending St. Joseph's Catholic School or another Catholic school receive religious formation training for each grade, K - 8, within the programs of their school.  
2. Students attending public schools must register each year, K - 8 grade, to receive proper credit for their religious formation training through PREP.
   • Both First Holy Communion and Confirmation require two years of sacramental preparation so please plan accordingly.  Communion: 1st and 2nd Grades.  Confirmation:  7th and 8th Grades.
   • See below for Office of Religious Education contacts.
3. Families with students attending full-time home-schooling classes must submit a St. Joseph's PREP registration form and register with the JPII (St. John Paul II) Homeschool program. 

Office of Religious Education