The School of Faith for Parents, Godparents, and Sponsors!

As primary educators of their children, parents are to make the home the first and best place for children to become well prepared to receive sacraments for the first time (and beyond). The example and advice of parents, along with their prayers and love are what really help kids to be “ready” to receive sacraments. This course provides practical ideas, advice and guidance for parents as they take an active role in preparing their children to receive the sacraments.

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As part of Sacramental preparation of students through the St. Joseph’s Parish School of Religion, one of the student’s parents or guardians must complete a free program on the basics of the Catholic Faith (regardless of background or qualifications) if their child is either:
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• scheduled to receive the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (First Confession), or
• in their first year of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, or
• in their first year of preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, First Holy Communion).

The candidate’s celebration of First Holy Communion and / or Confirmation will be deferred until the parent fulfills this obligation. Parents with "first year" students are strongly encouraged to take the classes in the first year so that if there are difficulties in completing the program, they would be able to complete it the following year.

​For more detailed information on St. Joseph's religious education programs and policies, see our Religious Education Guidebook.