Our Mission:

The mission of our religious education program is to provide an environment where, in partnership with the parents, we can foster the growth of knowledge about our faith in our children and aid them in developing personal relationships with God through a strong commitment to the Catholic church.

What We Do:

Our religious education program is in session from September through May.

We offer classes beginning with kindergarten through adulthood. Classes are held at Saint Scholastica in the CDTCA school on Sundays , and on Mondays and Tuesdays at Saint Joseph Parish. Our catechists and aides are parents and other parishioners who have the desire to teach our children about the Catholic religion, and instill in them the fundamentals of their faith. All volunteers have appropriate diocesan and Pennsylvania state-mandated clearances to protect our children.
Sacrament preparation is included in the program. Sacrament preparation is a two year process. Beginning in First Grade and in Second graders students are prepared for receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist; Beginning in Seventh grade and in Eighth grade students are prepared for receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.

Homeschooling is another option. Contact the Faith Formation office for full details if you are interested in homeschooling.

How To Join Us:

Contact the Faith Formation Office: 412-963-8885 ext. 301 or ccd@stjosephohara.com. Registration forms are available by clicking here, or in the vestibule and in the offices. CATECHISTS AND AIDES ARE ALWAYS NEEDED AND WELCOME!
Our calendar can be found here

For issues concerning the overall program:

Contact: Delia Barr, Director of Faith Formation
Phone: (412) 963-8885, ext. 301
E-mail: ccd@stjosephohara.com

For registration and administrative issues:

Contact: Marilyn Welsh, Program Director for Religious Education
Phone: (412) 963-8885
E-mail: sted-fran@verizon.net

Inclement Weather

We have made every effort to follow the Fox Chapel schedule in planning our dates.  If there is a need to cancel any of our sessions, it will be announced on the local networks’ television  (WPXI & WTAE) and emails.   However, WE DO NOT follow Fox Chapel School District in decisions regarding school closings.