Thank you for registering your family for Faith Formation, First Communion, or Confirmation at St. Joseph the Worker Parish!
FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETINGS
For families with children in preparation to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion, parent involvement is irreplaceable and an essential part of your child’s formation. One or both parents must attend two mandatory meetings: the first on September 27th and the second meeting on January 10th.
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE & PARENT MEETINGS
Each Confirmation I & II Candidate and at least one parent must meet individually with Father Bechtel and Caleb Cochran. At this age the Candidates are still very dependent on parent involvement, but this is also the time that Candidates begin to take personal ownership if their relationship with Christ as preparation for Confirmation. Please email Caleb Cochran now to schedule your individual meeting as soon as possible. Weekday evenings and Sundays are available so please let us know what works for your schedule.
Thank you so much for bringing your family to Jesus Christ in His Body, the Church!
Sundays, 9:15am – 10:15am.
Pre-K through Confirmation Level I will gather in the Fleming Center.
Confirmation Level II and High School will gather in the Admin Building (Old St. Joseph’s School).
If your child(ren) will be absent, please let us know. You can contact your child(ren)’s Catechist(s) directly or email Caleb Cochran.
2026-2027 Faith Formation & Sacramental Schedule:
9/13 First Day of Faith Formation
9/20
9/27 First Communion Parent Meeting 9:15am In Classroom (Fr Bechtel & Donna)
10/4
10/11 No Faith Formation: FALL BREAK
10/18 Confirmation Rite of Enrollment at 10:30 Mass
10/25
11/1
11/8
11/15 Safe Environment Sessions
11/22
11/29 No Faith Formation: THANKSGIVING BREAK
12/6
12/13
12/20
12/27 No Faith Formation: CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS BREAK
1/3
1/10 First Communion Parent Mid-Point Meeting (9:15am Donna)
1/17
1/24 Confirmation Interviews (Fr. Bechtel)
1/31 Remaining Confirmation Interviews (Fr. Bechtel)
2/7 No Faith Formation: MID-WINTER BREAK
2/14
2/20 SATURDAY Confirmation II Day of Reflection (Hosted at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish)
2/21 First Reconciliation REHEARSAL & Adoration 9:15am Church (Fr. Bechtel)
2/28 First Reconciliation 11:30am (Fr. Bechtel)
3/7
3/14
3/21
3/28 Easter Sunday: NO FAITH FORMATION
4/4
4/11
4/18
4/25
5/2 (Communion Practice in Church – Donna)
5/9 Mother’s Day: NO FAITH FORMATION
5/16 Final Day of Faith Formation (Communion Practice in Church (Fr. Bechtel))
FIRST COMMUNICANTS ONLY:
5/23 First Communion: 9:15am Practice & Photos in Church – First Communion at 10:30 Mass
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES ONLY:
DATE TBD because Confirmation is with Bishop Bambera this year.
The Diocese is planning for our parish to participate in a multi-parish celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation with the Bishop. The Bishops spring schedule is not yet finalized, but as soon as Confirmation date is communicated to Father Bechtel, we will inform all Confirmation II Candidates and their families.