Spiritual Development
"It is not only important to teach children, but to give them the desire to learn"
At St Joseph Consolidated School, an important part of a student's education comes in the form of spiritual development.
RELIGION CLASSES
A portion of every students daily curriculum is dedicated to formal study of the Catholic Faith and Religious Instruction.
PARTICIPATION IN THE LITURGY
Students receive guidance from the priest and pastoral administrator while participating in the celebration of the Sacraments, the Mass and other liturgical services. Lenten and Advent ceremonies, the observance of Holy Days, and preparation of Confirmation and First Eucharist are all an integral part of the curriculum.
All Students attend liturgies at least one day per week
PARTICIPATION IN SACRAMENTS
Students who have been baptized in the Roman Catholic faith are prepared each year for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is done every year with the eighth grade students.
Sacramental dates for the 2012-2013 school year:
First Eucharist at St. Joseph Church 11:00 a.m. Sunday 4/2/2013
Confirmation for St. Joseph Parish Students Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Cincinnati
Reconciliation is offered during the school year
925 South Second Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 (513-863-8758)
