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 St. Joseph's Supports Home Schooling!

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Faith Formation at Home

The Church teaches that parents are to be the first Catechists of their children, and St. Joseph’s supports the rights of parents to catechize their children and prepare them for the reception of sacraments. If home school families wish their child(ren) to receive religious education at home rather than through the parish program, they are free to do so following the norms, policies, and guidelines set forth by the Diocese and adaptations followed at St. Joseph’s parish.
 
Families may participate in Family Faith Formation, use the same catechetical resources used by the parish, or choose any primary curriculum approved by the USCCB. All parish catechetical and sacrament reception policies – including annual enrollment - apply to families involved in home school education.
  • Children must be annually enrolled as St. Joseph's home school students so that the parish has the children’s educational records. (Note: this is distinct from registering the family as members of the parish). Those using their own materials still must enroll, but tuition is waived. 
  • Parents will report the student’s catechetical instruction success (e.g., attendance, prayer memorization, and an educational summary) when requested.
  • Students must be enrolled as St. Joseph home school students in order to receive sacraments. (See below.)

Sacrament Reception

Home-schooled children fulfill the same requirements for sacraments as those enrolled with the parish (e.g., ministry experience, sponsor selection, retreats, etc.) following the norms, policies, and guidelines set forth by the Diocese and adaptations followed at St. Joseph’s parish. Parents will participate in parish sacramental preparation activities when appropriate.

Sacrament reception is initiated by submitting the SACRAMENT REQUEST & RECORD FORM to the Faith Formation Department (i.e., not by contacting a priest):
homeschool_sacrament_request.pdf
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
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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
Library:                                         (209) 661-8828
Faith Formation Office :              (209) 661-8817 
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  • Our Parish
    • Mass Times
    • Sacraments >
      • Holy Eucharist
      • Reconciliation (Confession) >
        • Examination
      • Confirmation >
        • Confirmation (Adult)
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Baptism >
        • Baptism page 2
      • Marriage >
        • Marriage page 2
      • 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 >
        • Holy Spirit Novena
        • Mother of Perpetual Help 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
    • BMA 2021
  • Faith Formation
    • Sacrament Preparation
    • Family Faith Formation >
      • Circle of Grace
      • Why Family Faith Formation
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
      • Adult Faith Study
      • STJMOD Daughters of the King (Women's Faith Study)
      • Lunch Time Bible Study
      • St. Joseph's Workshop (Men's Faith Study)
      • Seven steps to becoming financially free
    • Teen Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic
      • Sacramental Preparation
      • High School Youth (Grade 9-12)
      • Middle School Youth (Grade 7-8)
      • Retreats
    • Children's Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic
      • Sacramental Preparation >
        • FHC
      • Adoration for Children
      • Children's Liturgy of the Word
      • Vacation Bible Retreat
      • Enrollment
    • Homeschool Families
    • Online Resource
  • News
    • Fish Fry
    • Events
    • About Voting as Catholics
    • Fr. Sam's Blog
    • Publications >
      • Parish Bulletin
      • Live the Faith Magazine
      • Promote your event
      • Stewardship Resources
    • Guinness Record
  • Get Involved
    • STJMOD Young Adult (Ages 18-35)
    • Eucharistic Adoration
    • Stewardship
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Outreach Ministries
    • Community Life Stewardship
    • Youth Volunteers
    • Parish Leadership
    • Militia of the Immaculata
  • Contact Us
    • Staff Directory
    • Registration Inquiry
    • Get Notifications
    • Homeschool Info
  • Donate Now