WHAT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH BELIEVES: “The Christian home is the place where the children receive the first proclamation of the faith. For this reason the family is rightly called ‘the domestic church’, a community of grace and prayer, a school of human virtues and of Christian charity” (CCC, 1666)
All new and returning students need to be REGISTERED for the upcoming year of learning!!!
REGISTRATION: For new students, we will need a copy of your child’s birth certificate and baptismal certificate if the child was not baptized here at St. Joseph Rockdale.
FEES: $40 per student / $100 max per family (If payment is a concern, please do not let that keep you from registering.)
REGISTRATION TIMES: During office hours or during the following dates: Sunday, 8/23 after Mass >< Tuesday, 9/01 from 4-7pm >< Wednesday, 9/02 from 4-7pm >< Saturday, 9/05 after Mass >< Sunday, 9/06 after Mass
ANNUAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PARENT MEETING: Sunday, August 30th after both the 9am Mass and the 11:30am Mass
We are looking bilingual office help on Wednesday nights. If you feel the calling, please pray about it, then contact Mrs. Snow at the church office: 512-446-2049.
Please click HERE for IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!
For more information, contact Kristina Snow – dre@stjosephrockdale.org
What do we teach?
- 1st Grade > God the Father
- 2nd Grade > Jesus the Son
- 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion Sacramental Prep
- 3rd Grade > Our Church Community
- 4th Grade > Morality – Beatitudes & Ten Commandments
- 5th Grade > Sacraments
- 6th Grade > Old Testament
- 7th Grade > New Testament
- 8th Grade > Church History
- 9th Grade (Pre-Confirmation) > Nicene Creed
- 10th Grade (Confirmation) > Confirmation Preparation
When do classes normally meet?
1st – 5th Grade meet on Sundays ………..FROM 10:15 am TO 11:20 am.
6th Grade – 9th Grade & Family Catechesis I & II meet on Wednesday evenings …………FROM 6:30 pm TO 7:45 pm.
10th Grade Confirmation meets monthly prior to their Confirmation – see the Confirmation Calendar.
Students preparing for Confirmation (normally 10th grade) in the 2025/2026 school year will be required to attend 6 monthly Sunday sessions from 3pm to 6pm. A parent or their sponsor MUST attend the sessions with the confirmation candidate.
Students who are in Family Catechesis Level I: This class is for students in 4th grade and above who have never attended religious education or have not received any of the following Sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, or 1st Communion. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. A parent is required to attend these classes with their student!
Students who are in Family Catechesis Level II: This class is for students in 8th grade and above who have not completed the following religious education grades: 6th, 7th, or 8th. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Parents are required to attend these classes with their student!
Sacramental Preparation for Older Students: This class is for older students who have not received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion. The DRE will determine the appropriateness of this class for each student on a case-by-case basis. Classes will be held on Sundays from 10:00 to 11:15 am for a period of 11 weeks. Parents are required to attend these classes with their student!
We have a fantastic volunteer team of catechists who are excited about their faith and work hard each week to share their knowledge with the children and young adults of this parish. In January 2022, Representatives from this team won a Catholic religion knowledge competition at the annual catechists retreat…
We WIN… WOW, what a big trophy!
What we offer at St. Joseph…
St. Joseph offers a comprehensive religious education for its students 10th grade students who have completed at least two prior years of classes, one being the 9th grade pre-confirmation classes on the Nicene Creed, attend six to eight monthly 3-hour sessions in preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. For students who are behind in their sacraments or have missed more than one year of RE, we offer Family Catechesis classes designed for the student and parent(s).
