Welcome to Child & Youth Ministry at St. Joseph Catholic church in Wauwatosa. Our child and youth minister is Colleen Rooney.
In child ministry, we minister to the faith needs of our parish children from pre-K through 5th grades. That includes sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist.
In youth ministry, we work to support and encourage the faith of our middle and high school students. Their time includes sacramental preparation for Confirmation.
See our Sacramental Preparation page for more information on preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.
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.
Our next Youth Mass is Sunday, February 9, 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)
Saturday, February 22, 5-8 p.m., as fundraisers for our youth mission trip. See details (PDF).
All parishioners are invited to attend a "teaching Mass" with high school formation teens and their families. You'll experience a few "I didn't know that" moments during the presentation, featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz of Ascension Press via video. This will start promptly at 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 23 in the Parish Hall. Ham slider sandwiches, fruit, coffee, etc. will be available. RSVP by February 19 so we can plan the food need. Call or text Audrey at 414-218-3715 or Cathy at 262-272-4117.
12130 West Center Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
Office: 414-771-4626
School: 414-771-5577
