Religious Education
Although it is at the home and with the family that children first learn about God, the “formal” part of their religious education comes from programs offered by the parish. Here at St. Joseph we give children the opportunity to learn about God and His love for them — and all people — through classes offered for children from 3-years old through 8th grade. The classroom instruction includes traditional teaching from our textbook series, approved by the Archdiocese of Chicago, as well as service projects, the opportunity to receive the sacraments throughout the year and various activities to make their religion something special for each of them. We also discuss the cycle of the church year from Advent through the Feast of Christ the King.
All children in grades 1 - 8 participate in one family Mass each year. Prior to this Mass, the children meet for an extra class to learn about the Mass, the responses, prepare for the readings and help write the petitions, so they can be more deeply involved in understanding the Sunday liturgy.
Without their parents’ involvement, this program like all programs, would lose their meaning for the children. We look forward to joining in a partnership with you to build your child’s relationship with God, and we take this calling very seriously.
Download the 2010/2011 Registration Form
Religious Education Newsletter
Religious Education Calendar for 2009 - 2010
St. Joseph Religious Education Advisory Board
2010-2011 Online Registration for Religious Education ... coming soon
| Junior High School Religious Ed Meets: | |||
Location |
Grade |
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| Religious Ed Building; Room 1A | 8th |
Peter Frank | |
| Religious Ed Building; Room 1C | 7th |
John Smith | |
| Elementary & Middle School Religious Ed Meets: | |||
Location |
Grade |
Sundays 9:00 - 10:00 am |
Sundays 10:15 - 11:15 am |
| St. Joseph School; Room 010 (basement) | 6th |
John Gridley | Kieran Dempsey |
| St. Joseph School; Room 010 (basement) | 5th |
Peter Frank | Ted McKenna |
| St. Joseph School; Room 010 (basement) | 4th |
Dan McNulty | Tim Flanagan |
| St. Joseph School; Room 111 | 3rd |
Laurie Kohl | Mary Talbot |
| St. Joseph School; Room 112 | 2nd |
Dr. Helen Kraus | Elizabeth Weisbard Susan Presburg |
| St. Joseph School; Room 113 | 1st |
Margaret Dutkiewicz | Ann Erie |
| Pre School Religious Ed Meets: | |||
Location |
Age |
Sundays 9:00 - 10:00 am |
Sundays 10:15 - 11:15 am |
| Religious Ed Building; Room 2C | 5 year |
Betsy Russell | Betsy Russell |
| Religious Ed Building; Room 2B | 4 year |
Patti Bross | n/a |
| Religious Ed Building; Room 2A | 3 year |
Patti Bross | n/a |
If you have any questions about the St. Joseph Religious Education Program, please feel free to contact Mrs. Dana McKenna at 847-251-3734.
If your child must miss class, please inform the catechist with a written note. If your child becomes ill and is unable to attend class, please call (847) 251-3734 and leave a message. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Religious Education Director at the above number.
Musical Links for Religious Ed
Fill us with your gift of love
Jesus, Be Near To Us (First Communion Song)
