Here at St. Joseph, the elementary grades, with the exception of grade 2, are homeschooled. We have taken religious education out of the classroom and put it back into the home where it belongs with parents being the first teachers of their children. There is much flexibility to this program. The parents can schedule how and when they will teach the faith to their children. For your convenience, a Syllabus for each grade is provided below. We also offer a Jr. Youth Supplemental Program where kids meet weekly to share their faith and learn how to develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
We are asking that by the end of the 6th grade that the children know the sacraments, 10 commandments, basic prayers and how to go to confession but most especially that they are praying and reading the Bible daily and going to Church each week.
Jr. Youth Supplemental Programs
Tuition is $40/child
Grades 3 & 4 Jr Youth Program
Monday 3:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
Grades 5 & 6 Jr Youth Program
Tuesday 3:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
No fee for homeschooling. Workbooks are $20 for each grade level.
Homeschool Programs
Adult Faith Formation Meeting Dates:
Monday, November 4, 2024
Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Grade 3
In Third Grade, children will continue their faith journey through homeschooling. The homeschooling workbook is Alive in Christ by Our Sunday Visitor. The curriculum for grade three teaches how Jesus calls us to love God and others. Students continue to learn about the Church, the sacraments and morality.
Grade 3 Syllabus (PDF, 139K)
Grade 4
In Fourth Grade, children will continue their faith journey through homeschooling. The homeschooling workbook is Alive in Christ by Our Sunday Visitor with a focus on God’s plan for creation, original sin, the ten commandments and the beatitudes. Students continue to learn about the Church, the sacraments and morality.
Grade 4 Syllabus (PDF, 139K)
Grade 5
In Fifth Grade, children will continue their faith journey through homeschooling. The homeschooling workbook is Alive in Christ by Our Sunday Visitor with a concentration on Salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Sacraments and morality.
Grade 5 Syllabus (PDF, 140K)
Grade 6
In Sixth Grade, children will continue their faith journey through homeschooling. The homeschooling workbook is Alive in Christ by Our Sunday Visitor with a concentration on the Bible, the Church and the Prophets. At the end of the year, 6th graders will be tested prior to entering 7th grade.
Grade 6 Syllabus (PDF, 139K)