Growing in Faith

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. Students:

• Have the opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ through classroom instruction and weekly liturgies 

• Come to understand the Gospel message through the teachings of the Catholic Church

• Are encouraged to live out the gospel message in their daily lives through service, and responding to the Church’s social justice teachings
  
  In addition to daily religion class, students have many other meaningful opportunities to develop their faith at St. Joseph's School:

• Education on the virtues, which includes school assemblies and team-building activities, and a "house" system

• Weekly school Mass and Sacramental prep (2nd and 7th-8th grades)

• Service projects 

• Retreats