Dear St. Joseph’s Parishioners,

The Youth Faith Formation Office is located upstairs in the Pastoral Center (15 Railroad Avenue).  The parish office hours are 9:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4:30pm (M-Th) and 9:30am – 1:00pm (F).

• Baptism ages 7 and up -- day and time TBD

• First Communion I (year one of two year class starting in 2^nd grade or higher) -- Sundays 10-10:45am or Mondays 5-5:45pm.  

• First Communion II (year two of two year class) -- Sundays 10-10:45am or Mondays 5-5:45pm.  

• Ongoing Faith Formation for 1^st through 5^th grade -- Sundays 10-10:45am or Mondays 5-5:45pm

• Confirmation I (year one of two year class starting in 9^th-12^th grade) – Mondays 7-8pm.   

• Confirmation II (year two of two year class) – Mondays 7-8pm.  

During the school year, children (ages 4-10) are invited to join us for Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 9am Mass on Sundays.  

The elementary school children use Finding God and God's Gift from Loyola Press.  Confirmation and Youth Group draw from multiple sources to offer engaging programs for our teens.  

The Youth Faith Formation department sponsors many different events for our Parish youth including:
• Diocese of Monterey Youth Day (Confirmation teens attend)
• Confirmation II teens will attend a two day retreat
• L.A. Congress Youth Day in Anaheim

Training sessions are also offered for our Catechists. If you feel the call to help with our programs, please call the office, 455-2249.

Enjoy your children and thank you for sharing the St. Joseph’s Youth Faith Formation Program with them. May God continue to bless your families with health, happiness and love.

Blessings,

Sr. Jaise Thomas, I.M.