Faith formation and the spiritual development of our students is central to the mission of our school and parish. St. Joseph’s School partners with parents in this important work. Through age-appropriate catechesis and dialogue, students are guided in the development of a Christian conscience.
Our religion curriculum is aligned with the Religion Standards for Catholic Education published by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. These standards are met through a three-fold approach to religious education. 1) Students have the opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ through classroom instruction and weekly liturgies. 2) They come to understand the gospel message through the teachings of the Catholic Church and 3) are encouraged to live out the gospel message in their daily lives through service and by responding to the Church’s social justice teachings.
In addition to daily religious class, our students have many other meaningful opportunities to develop their faith at St. Joseph's School, including: