Children's Faith Formation

St. Joseph 2021-2022
Children’s Faith Formation (CFF)
Sessions begin September 15! Questions? faithformation@stjoseph-libertyville.org

Children’s Sessions PreK - Grade 6
Sunday 9 - 10:15 a.m. or Tuesday 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. Sessions meet 2-3 times a month in person at St. Joseph School classrooms. Group size is ideally limited to 15 with at least one catechist and teen aide per group.

Peer Group Sessions Grades 7-8
Sunday 9 -10:30 a.m. or Sunday 7 -8:30 p.m. or Tuesday 7 - 8:30 p.m. Sessions meet 2-3 times a month in person, in catechists’ homes or at St. Joseph meeting spaces. Two adult catechists lead and teach together each group of 10 -15 young people. These groups generally stay together over the two years engaging in small-group faith sharing, service opportunities, participation in the Mass and growing a more mature faith life. All grades 7 and 8 groups will also attend (4) Youth Ministry nights together each year. All of this encourages young people to grow beyond classroom learning to live out their faith with peers in their community. Check out Teen Service Blitz!

Sacramental Preparation
CFF follows Archdiocesan guidelines for a two-year process. Children enrolled in our Faith Building sessions for Grades 1 and 2 prepare for Reconciliation and First Communion and Grades 7 and 8 prepare for Confirmation. Special Circumstances are best served by making an appointment with a staff member to discuss the best fit: faithformation@stjoseph-libertyville.org

Additional Sacrament Preparation

Sessions are offered as needed include: Baptism- age 3 and older First Communion – age 8 and older Confirmation - high school teens Parents of children under age 3 who seek baptism for their child should register to participate in Infant Baptism classes. Class registration is through the parish office at 847-362-2073.

Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for Children
This is a process which welcomes non-baptized children or children baptized in a church other than Catholic age 8 and older into the Catholic Church and prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation.

Special Religious Education Development (SPRED)
SPRED welcomes friends from age 6 through adulthood with developmental and intellectual challenges and other special needs into full participation in our faith community. Contact: John Brodarick, SPRED Ministry, brodarick727@comcast.net

Families are expected to regularly attend Mass at their choice of weekend or day, time and format. Students will receive a Gospel Weekly lesson to discuss at home and submit Mass reflections and/or lesson assignments.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday 5 p.m. – In Church or Livestream
Sunday 7:15 a.m. – Drive-In
Sunday 9 a.m. - In Church or Livestream
Sunday 10:45 a.m. – In Church or Drive-In
Sunday 5 p.m. In Church or sometimes Livestream