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    • Communication
      • Bulletins
      • How Can We Help
      • Contact Us
      • Website Suggestions
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      • Pope Leo XIV Daily Prayer
      • BEHOLD Holy Hour
      • Parish Center Chapel
      • Prayer Resources
      • Sorrowful Mother Novena
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      • Baptism
      • Holy Communion
      • Confession
      • Confirmation
      • Holy Matrimony
      • Holy Orders
      • Anointing of the Sick
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      • Adoration
      • Altar Server
      • Art & Environment (Church Decor)
      • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
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      • Music Ministry
      • Sacristans
      • Ushers
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      • Lent
      • Palm Frond Weaving
      • Stations of the Cross
      • 7 Church Pilgrimage
      • Triduum for Kids
      • Fast, Pray & Give Alms
      • St. Joseph Table
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      • Eucharistic Revival
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    • WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH PARISH 

      RELIGIOUS EDUCATION K-6!

      Growing in the Understanding & Love of God
        Experientially

      ​Welcome to the Religious Education Program at St. Joseph Parish in Downers Grove! We are delighted to have your family join us in this journey of faith and learning. Our program provides a nurturing and engaging environment where children from kindergarten to 6th grade can grow in their faith and deepen their love of God experientially.​
    • OUR MISSION

      At St. Joseph Parish, our mission is to:

      • Inspire a deep relationship and a lifelong love of God, and commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ through the direction of the Holy Spirit.

      • Nurture spiritual growth and moral development in a supportive community.

      • Build a foundation of faith experientially by engaging in project-based age-appropriate religious education.


      PROGRAM OVERVIEW

      Our K-6 Religious Education program offers:


      FAITH FORMATION CLASSES: 

      Experiential project-based Interactive and engaging lessons that cover key aspects of Catholic faith, Catholic spirituality and practice for children from kindergarten- Prayer Class I through 6th Grade – Consecration Class, and parents and guardians. 

      SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: 

      Comprehensive preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Completion of 1st Grade Prayer Class II is a prerequisite to attending 2nd Grade First Holy Communion Class.

      COMMUNITY BUILDING: 

      Opportunities for families to come together in faith through parish events, retreats, pious and social activities.

      SERVICE PROJECTS: 

      Encouraging children to live out their faith by serving others in the community. This is a requirement from 3rd Grade – Rosary Class, 4th Grade- Bible Class, 5th Grade- Holy Mass Class and 6th Grade – Consecration Class.

      CLASS SCHEDULE: 

      We offer two choices of class times to fit your family’s schedule:

      • Sundays: 10:00-11:00 a.m.

      • Thursdays: 4:00-5:15 p.m.

      REGISTRATION INFORMATION

      Religious Education Registration 
    • Questions

      • Emmanuella Otiono
        Emmanuella Otiono
        Director of Religious Education
        630-964-0216 x1201
        eotionosjpdg.org
      • Cindy Jagielo
        Cindy Jagielo
        Acting Dir. of Confirmation, RE & YM Program Asst
        630-964-0216 x1208
        cjagielosjpdg.org
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
4801 Main Street • Downers Grove, IL 60515

St. Joseph Parish Center regular office hours:
4824 Highland Avenue • Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-964-0216
Mo-Th 9a-4p, Fri 9a-3p
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