RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
| Our Religious Education Program, under
the direction of Mrs. Lorraine Schintzius, provides
catechetical instruction for public school students in
grades 1 through 8, as well as the LIFE TEEN program for
high schoolers in grades 9 and 10. Religious Education
classes are held on Saturday mornings for public school
children of grades 1 through 6. Grades 7 and 8 meet for
class on Wednesday evenings. LIFE TEEN members of grades
9 and 10 meet on Sunday evenings. The telephone number
for our Religious Education Office is 694-0421. Children in grade two prepare for the holy Sacrament of Reconciliation, which we celebrate for them early in Lent each year. Children in grade three receive First Holy Communion in May each year. Our Confirmation program forms each year for candidates who are in grades 11 and/or 12, as well as for adults who wish to receive Confirmation. Mrs. Pat Chip leads the Confirmation program. Our Adult Enrichment Committee provides Saturday morning and Wednesday evening programs, including invited speakers, for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of our Catholic faith and its heritage and mission, A discussion group meets also on Monday evenings during the school season.
NORTH TONAWANDA CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Joseph's, in cooperation with the other three parishes of North Tonawanda, maintains and operates North Tonawanda Catholic Consolidated School. Grades three through five are housed in St. Joseph's campus. Sister Rosemarie Kutsko, C.S.S.F., is Principal. A complete elementary school program is available, with strong emphasis on Catholic faith and morality, and on participation in the Church's life and mission. The main office of the school is at 75 Keil Street, North Tonawanda. Telephone 693-2828. |