Religious Education

See our Sacramental Preparation page for more information on preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.

• 2024-25 Child and Youth Ministry Calendar (PDF)
• 2024-25 Child and Youth Ministry Registration Form (PDF)
• Letter to Families Regarding First Reconciliation and First Communion (PDF)
• Letter to Parents of High School Formation Students (PDF)
• First Sacraments Handbook

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

At the 10:30 a.m. Mass from October through April, students preschool through 2nd grade are called to attend Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Students are dismissed from Liturgy to hear and discuss the first, second and Gospel readings. Participants then conclude in prayer, and return to the church to rejoin the congregation.

Curriculum and Resources

• Archdiocesan Curriculum K-8 (PDF)
• Archdiocesan Curriculum Framework – 9-12 (PDF)
• Grow In Prayer Booklet (PDF)
  

Coming Up in Child and Youth Ministry

Youth Masses

Our next Youth Mass is Sunday, April 13, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. We are looking for volunteers. All 2nd through 11th graders, both school and parish families, can volunteer to be part of a youth Mass.  (2nd Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Mass between September and April). There will be a sign-up table in the narthex (Center Street entrance) on April 5 and 6.

Mission of Mercy 

Looking for a local summer service camp? St. Joe's is hosting a Monday through Thursday service experience for 6th-9th graders (fall 2025), July 14-17. We will serve in the Milwaukee and Waukesha area, beginning and ending each day at St. Joe's. Drop off is at 7:30 a.m. and pick up is at 4 p.m. with a special ice cream social on Thursday for all family members.  This will include daily Mass, adoration, praise and worship, games, scavenger hunts and service to the local community. Register.

Mission Trip 2025 – Alive in You

• Mission trip overview PDF
• Mission Trip Letter and Registration PDF