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Faith Formation General Information

Enrollment

  • Official launches every Spring/Summer but allowed year-round.
  • Enrollment link: stjmod.com/enrollment
    • Choose language
    • Fill out Parent Information Form online and pay fee: $75/program (Family Faith Formation for grades 1-5, Confirmaiton for teens in 6-12) regardless of number of children/teens enrolled in each program).
    • Fill out Children's information form (1/child)
  • Parents must have a ParishStaq profile to enroll (which they can do through the parish office).
  • The process for those without credit cards is to pay at the parish office, bring receipt to FF dept.
  • The process for those who wish to use a scholarship is to contact the Faith Formation dept.

Participation

  • Each program has weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions which are able to be completed in a two-year repeating (A/B) curriculum.
    • Session participation is tallied rather than granting "credit" for annual attendance.
  • Programs can be started any time and will simply continue until session participation requirements are met (see below for individual process details).
    • As a general rule at least 80% participation is required for sacrament preparation.
      • Limited session makeup opportunities are also available for edge cases.
  • Session participation will not begin to be tallied until all necessary paperwork and certificates are submitted.
  • Progress through our programs will be reflected in ParishStaq via a Process Cue.

Family Faith Formation ​ (Children 1st-5th grade)

  • This is a two-year program aimed at helping parents become their children's primary catechists.
    • Ongoing faith formation is highly recommended beyond the 2-year sacrament preparation minimum!
  • Sessions in English and Spanish meet monthly on Sunday before the 5pm Mass (e.g., 3pm to 4:30).
    • The teaching is adult-level.
    • Children are welcome and we have optional activities for them to do in the Hall while parents are in the main session.
  • We plan for 10 sessions / year - 16 is the minimum required for sacrament preparation.
  • Various assessment means may be used (e.g., project submission, interview with pastors, etc.)
  • During the child's sacrament reception year there will be additional catechesis and practice required for that particular sacrament.
    • After first year (8-10 sessions): Confession
    • After second year (16-20 sessions): Communion

Confirmation (Teens 6th-12th Grade)

  • This is a three -year program to prepare students for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
  • Sessions for years one and two are held twice monthly in grade clusters.
    • Sundays alternate between 6-7 grade and 8-9 grade.
      • After the 5pm Mass 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Hall.
    • The Second and Fourth Mondays are used for grades 10-12.
      • 6:30pm-7:30pm in JPII room 11.
  • Sessions for Confirmation year (3rd year) are held the last four Wednesdays before Confirmation.
  • We plan for an Orientation and Circle of Grace Lesson every year.
  • We plan for 10-12 classes of content every year. Students can miss up to three classes per year.
  • Assessment is primarily done through discussion in small groups with additional interviews with the Youth Minister or Pastor. 

Christian Initiation (OCIA) / Sacrament Preparation

Adult Initiation

  • PARTICIPATION
    • "Enrollment" begins with an in-person interview with the Director of Faith Formation (DFF)
      • Assessment of spiritual education / practice / state of life is made to give an accurate picture of the individual's process.
    • Fees:
      • The program is free for those desiring full Christian Initiation or coming into full communion with the Catholic Church.
      • There is a $50 materials fee for those who are only completing their sacraments.
  • Sessions
    • Adult faith formation meets weekly on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30.
    • Sessions are held in person year-round with holiday and summer vacation breaks of 6-8 weeks (late November to January and June-July).
  • Assessment
    • Participation requirements are approximately 80% but vary depending on session topics and individual needs as assessed by the DFF.
    • Participants meet regularly with the DFF to track progress and personal devotion.

Teen Initiation (6th-12th Grade)

  • Teen imitation is covered by the Confirmation preparation program above.
    • The exception will be if a teen is too old to complete the Confirmation program before they "age out."
    • E.g. a 12th grader would likely begin in Adult Initiation (OCIA) rather than starting in youth ministry and then finishing in Adult Ministry.
  • Additional catechesis / practice will be required during the teen's sacrament reception year.

Children's Initiation (1st - 5th Grade)

  • Unbaptized children 7 years of age or older participate with their parents in a catechetical program devoted to teaching the children (and, indirectly, their parents) the faith.
  • Children beginning in this program will remain in it through 6th grade rather than being transferred to Youth Ministry after 5th grade.
  • Sessions meet weekly in the afternoon ____________________________
  • Additional catechesis / practice will be required during the teen's sacrament reception year.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
​A Stewardship Parish

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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 
OCIA:                                             (209) 661-8803
STJMOD Pantry & Help Line:      (209) 551-0229


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SOP
  • Our Parish
    • Mass Times
    • Eucharistic Revival >
      • Eucharistic Miracles Experience
      • Stations of the Eucharist
      • EME Rooms
    • Sacraments >
      • Holy Eucharist
      • Reconciliation (Confession) >
        • Examination
      • Confirmation >
        • Confirmation (Adult)
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Baptism >
        • Pre Baptism Class English
        • Clases Pre-Bautismales 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
    • Online Resources
  • Faith Formation
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
      • Women's Bible Study
      • STJMOD Daughters of the King (Women's Faith Study)
      • St. Joseph's Workshop (Men's Faith Study)
    • Teen Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic
      • High School Youth Group
      • Confirmation Preparation
    • Children's Faith Formation >
      • Circle of Grace
      • First Holy Communion Guidelines
      • Becoming Catholic
      • Adoration for Children
      • Children's Faith Programs (Non-Sacramental)
      • Vacation Bible Retreat
    • Homeschool Families
    • Family Faith Formation Online
    • Forms
  • News
    • Funerals
    • Events
    • About Voting as Catholics
    • Publications >
      • Parish Bulletin
      • Live the Faith Magazine
      • Promote your event
      • Stewardship Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Vacation Bible Retreat
    • Summer Music Camp 2025
    • Traveling Chalice Family Sign-Ups
    • Ministry Pages >
      • Daughters of the King
      • Josephs Juniors
      • Men's Workshop
      • STJMOD Young Adult (Ages 18-25)
    • Eucharistic Adoration
    • Stewardship Renewal
    • 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
    • Ministry Resources
  • Donate Now