Religious Education
St. Joseph Church offers Religious Education classes to students who do not attend Catholic grade schools. As Catholic parents, you have the responsibility and privilege of evangelizing your children. We, your parish, have a special role in helping you raise your children as strong, well-formed Catholic young people. We count on your child’s faithful attendance every year from Grades 1 through 8.
Our Religious Education program is active in the life of our parish and community. R.E. students coordinate food drives for the neighborhood food pantry, collect needed items for local shelters, serve as Altar Servers for the Parish, participate in Masses and special liturgical events.
Before a student can receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation, they must be enrolled in Religious Education classes for two years prior or have attended a Catholic school the year before.
RE Classes for 2023 - 2024 will again be held on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30pm, beginning in September 19, 2023. The required parent meeting is Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Ferdinand Hall.
If you would like to receive registration info in the mail, please call the rectory at 815-727-9378.
Religous Education Registration Packet -2023- 2024 School Year:
St. Joseph Parish Programs
Ways to Help St. Joseph Parish While Doing your Regular & Holiday Shopping
Raise Right Gift Cards
Raise Right gift cards (formerly called Manna) can be used for your daily or holiday shopping needs. Cards can be purchased or ordered through the gift shop, the rectory or through their website. Visit https://shop.raiserightp.com/Login or use the link on the parish website. It’s that easy! You can order the gift cards yourself or by going through the rectory office. Simply pay for them through the rectory or through osvonlinegiving.com/4159. Cards will be delivered to the rectory. These are the same gift cards you would purchase in individual stores. A percentage of all gift cards sold is rebated to the parish. Save Gas! Save Time! And help the parish at the same time.
Food 4 Less Rewards Cards
St. Joseph Parish earns a rebate on all purchases made when you present your Food 4 Less Community Rewards card to the cashier when checking out. Cards can be found at all Church entrances.
St. Joseph Charitable Foundation
The St. Joseph Charitable Foundation was established to help parishioners in need of financial assistance to get them through a difficult time, whether they are in need due to a job loss, under-employment, health issues, or other matters. All registered, active parishioners of St. Joseph Parish are eligible for assistance.
Applications are located on the kiosk in the front entrance of Church, in the rectory or by clicking here. You may also speak directly to Fr. Tim about applying. The process is strictly confidential. Parishioners are eligible to receive up to a $500 grant within a twelve month period.
Tax deductible donations can be made to the Charitable Foundation at any time throughout the year. Please mail your donation to the rectory to Fr. TIm's attention. Thank you.
