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The Gift of Knowing Jesus Christ

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The goal of Faith Formation at St. Joseph's is to support your relationship with God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In this section you will find resources and information to live Catholic Stewardship by increasing your faith, strengthening your hope and deepening your love of God and neighbor. Knowing God involves a relationship. God reveals Himself to us and we respond to this gift as thankful stewards of His providence.

Below are just some of the programs we have available, for a more detailed list, see the links in the drop-down menus above.

A Safe Environment
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St. Joseph's maintains a strict training protocol for clergy, employees and volunteers who provide direct services to or have unsupervised contact with children. As mandated or ethical reporters of child abuse, all clergy, employees and volunteers, before working unsupervised with children, will be required to complete the Live Scan process which includes fingerprinting and background check and receive a clearance from the Safe Environment Training Manager’s Office as well as complete the Virtus training course and present a certificate of completion to the parish Safe Environment Coordinator.
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Children's  Faith Formation

Family Faith Formation (Grades 1-5)
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Family Faith Formation provides parents with the tools to be the "primary catechist" to their children. This program helps prepare children to receive their sacraments, but its primary emphasis is on forming families of faith who will appreciate ongoing catechesis throughout their entire lives!

Sacrament preparation for children typically begins in first grade (but no younger than 6 years old). Children aged 7 or older usually participate in first reconciliation (confession)
after the families' first year of the program (e.g., in 1st or 2nd grades) , and receive their first Holy Communion after the families' first year of the program (e.g., in 3rd or 4th grade). The total number of monthly sessions count toward this catechetical goal, so if a family must miss out on one or more in a given year, they do not "lose" that year. Rather, the total sessions will continue to add up in proceeding years.

Families are expected to attend Faith Formation in an ongoing fashion (for children in middle or high school, see Youth Ministry below!).
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Teen Faith Formation

Youth Ministry  (Grades 6-12)
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St. Joseph's ​dynamic Youth Ministry is where teens from grades 6-12 are welcomed, loved, & always have a place. Teens meet for sacramental preparation, youth group fellowship, as well as numerous other activities throughout the year.
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Adult ​Faith Formation

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way that the Catholic Church helps people prepare for life as an adult Catholic. If you are interested in becoming Catholic, completing your own sacraments of initiation (e.g., communion or confirmation), or just wish to have questions about the faith answered, this is the place for you!
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Bible Studies and Sacrament Preparation
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​Throughout the year we offer different opportunities for adults to delve deeper into the riches of God’s revealed truth through adult Bible and Faith studies. In order to help facilitate this component of sacramental preparation of students, St. Joseph’s offers numerous adult faith formation opportunities. Several formats and schedules are available at varying times throughout each year. ​

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St. Joseph’s ​also provides catechetical processes for those wishing to have their children (under age 7) baptized, or wish to get married in the Catholic Church. See the menu above for these offerings!

 

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
​A Stewardship Parish

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Location

1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
​Fax (209) 551-3213

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Office hours

Monday         8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday         8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday   1:00pm - 5:30pm
Thursday       8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday             8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday        Closed
Sunday           Closed

St. Joseph's phone numbers

Main Office:                                 (209) 551-4973
Faith Formation Office :              (209) 661-8817 
RCIA:                                             (209) 661-8803
STJMOD Pantry & Help Line:      (209) 551-0229


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  • Our Parish
    • Mass Times
    • Parish Festival
    • Sacraments >
      • Holy Eucharist
      • Reconciliation (Confession) >
        • Examination
      • Confirmation >
        • Confirmation (Adult)
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Baptism >
        • Pre Baptism Class English
        • Pre-Bautismo Clase en Español
      • Marriage >
        • Marriage
      • Holy Orders
    • Consecration to St. Joseph
    • St. Joseph's Library
    • About Catholicism >
      • The Gospel
      • The Church
      • The Faith
      • Stewardship
      • Becoming Catholic/Returning to the Church
      • Defend the faith
      • More >
        • Novena for St. Joseph
        • Novena to blessed Carlo Acutis
        • Holy Spirit Novena
        • Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
        • Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena
        • 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
        • Beatitudes
        • Catechism of the Catholic Church
    • Live Stream
    • STJMOD APP
    • Share your story
    • Prayer Request
    • Scholarships
    • Parish History
    • Bishop Cotta
    • Child and Youth Protection
  • Faith Formation
    • Enrollment
    • Sacrament Preparation
    • Family Faith Formation >
      • Circle of Grace
      • Program Information
      • Why Family Faith Formation
      • Online Resources
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
      • STJMOD Daughters of the King (Women's Faith Study)
      • St. Joseph's Workshop (Men's Faith Study)
    • Teen Faith Formation >
      • Sacrament Preparation
      • Becoming Catholic
      • High School Youth (Grade 9-12)
      • Middle School Youth (Grade 6-8)
      • Retreats
    • Children's Faith Formation >
      • Sacrament Preparation >
        • First Holy Communion Guidelines
      • Becoming Catholic
      • Adoration for Children
      • Children's Liturgy of the Word
      • Vacation Bible Retreat
    • Homeschool Families
  • News
    • Funerals
    • Events
    • About Voting as Catholics
    • Fr. Sam's Blog
    • Publications >
      • Parish Bulletin
      • Live the Faith Magazine
      • Promote your event
      • Stewardship Resources
    • World Record Attempt
  • Get Involved
    • Festival Stewards Sign Up
    • Stewardship Renewal!​ 2023
    • Traveling Chalice Family Sign-Ups
    • Ministry Pages >
      • Josephs Juniors
      • Men's Workshop
      • Daughters of the King
      • STJMOD Young Adult (Ages 18-25)
    • Eucharistic Adoration
    • Stewardship
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Outreach Ministries
    • Community Life Stewardship
    • Youth Volunteers
    • Parish Leadership
    • Militia of the Immaculata
  • Contact Us
    • Staff Directory
    • Registration Inquiry
    • Homeschool Info
    • Job Opportunities
    • Survey
  • Donate Now