Faith Formation
Our Mission
To come to know our Heavenly Father and His love more deeply, through Jesus Christ His Son, and to reflect that love in works for others, through the grace of the Holy Spirit. Our efforts find completion in the commitment and cooperation of the parents who are always first and foremost educators of their children. We strive to empower our students and their families as they embrace their Catholic faith and live their faith through authentic discipleship.
2023-2024 Registration Form
Annual Consent and Release Form
Register by Thursday, August 31st, for the early registration pricing! Payment must be made prior to September 1st either in our office or online. Registration forms alone cannot be accepted for the early registration pricing. If you pay online, please forward the confirmation email to us, so that we can note your account accordingly. The same tuition cost applies to all students in all grades. Please advise us if you require financial assistance.
Calendar —Faith Formation starts the first week of October. Please refer to the email that you received, for the information about your child's specific class.
Currently classes meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:15 pm, unless advised otherwise. Schedules will be provided by your catechist. Please indicate your preferred day on the registration form. We will try to accommodate your preference, based on catechist availability. All classes meet weekly, unless otherwise indicated.
Location —Faith Formation classes meet in the Carmen Buck Religious Education building.
Sacrament Years —Students receiving a sacrament of First Reconciliation, First Communion, or Confirmation will be charged a fee to cover all materials, workshops, and retreats, that occur during the school year. Students and families will meet for workshops, group service activities, and/or retreats on additional days, including Saturdays and/or Sundays. Schedules will be provided by your catechist.
Teen Mentors —We want you! If you are Confirmed, we have opportunities available for you to help with Faith Formation classes. Share your faith, make new friends, have fun, and perhaps learn something new! Helping with Faith Formation counts toward your school service hours, too.
Catechetical Team —Would you like to serve your Parish youth for an endlessly rewarding experience? Teach your Catholic faith to our young parishioners! For the new academic year, we are looking for catechists, mentors, classroom aides, door monitors, and substitutes! Ongoing training will be made available to you! Initial formation will be completed online through LEAD™ and VIRTUS®. Furthermore, if you are registering a child/grandchild for classes and commit to teach a particular grade, you will receive a tuition discount.
For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact us by email: Mrs. Claire Anderson, Secretary of Faith Formation, claire.anderson@stjosephdanbury.org and Mrs. Maria Merino-Schweitzer, Director of Faith Formation, mschweitzer.stjosephdanbury@gmail.com.
Church Registration —While attending Mass is most important, please note that it is very important to register at the church where you attend Mass, so that you have a spiritual home. Furthermore, it is essential for Godparents and/or Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation.
