September- News from the Hive 🐝

Dear Faith Formation Familes,

Welcome to September!

As we enter this holy month—celebrating the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sept. 8), the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Sept. 14), Our Lady of Sorrows (Sept. 15), St. Matthew (Sept. 21), and the Archangels (Sept. 29)—we pray your autumn is off to a blessed start.

Faith Formation has officially begun, but you can still register! Please let us know if we can help get your child signed up. We also have fantastic adult classes available this fall, including Adult Confirmation, OCIA, and Bible studies.

Key Announcements & Deadlines

Young Lectors Needed: Children interested in proclaiming Scripture at our 9:30 AM Children’s Mass can [Sign Up Here].
⚠️ Sacramental Deadline (Oct. 1): The absolute last day to register for First Communion, Adapted OCIA, and Confirmation is October 1st.

👉 [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS]

Program Overview

Youth (PK3–Gr 5): Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Word of Life (Sundays), and Hybrid Family Catechesis.
Middle & High School: EDGE (Middle School), Traditional 8:00 AM Class, and High School Life Teen / Bible Studies.
Adult Enrichment: OCIA (Becoming Catholic), Adult Confirmation (starts Sept), and Adult Bible Studies.

Supply Fee & Volunteer Needs

Supply Fee: 1 Child: $75 | 2: $125 | 3: $150 | 4: $175 | 5+: $200
Become a Catechist: We need teachers! Email Marty Alonzo at martya@stjhc.church to receive a 50% supply fee discount.

❤️ Your well-being is our top priority, and financial constraints should never stand in the way of support. We offer confidential financial assistance and customizable payment plans. Please reach out to our team to discuss how we can assist you.

We look forward to building the Kingdom of God through the intercession of St. Joseph with your family this year!

God Bless,

Mrs. Driskill

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Faith Formation Website

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Catholic Mass 101: Parts of the Mass (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

K- 8th Faith Formation

Word of Life Curriculum - Build Strong Catholics - Religious Education

Preparing Your Child for First Holy Communion

Examination of Conscience for Children

Sunday K-5 Spanish Faith Formation

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

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Teens 6th- 12th Grade

Edge- Middle School Ministry that Works

EDGE Parents-Flocknote

Confirmation 2027-Flocknote

Choosing a Patron Saint

List of Saints

What is Life Teen?

HS Upper Classmen- Flocknote

HS Bible Study-Flocknote

Sacraments

Becoming Catholic

Adult FF Learning Resources

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Religious Education Staff

Marty Alonzo

Admin Assistant

martya@stjhc.church

Loraine Driskill

Director of Religious Education

lorained@stjhc.church

Mckenzie Sanchez

Coordinator of Youth Ministries

mckenzies@stjhc.church

Keri Strickland

Elementary Coordinator/Adapted OCIA Coordinator

keris@stjhc.church

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