Religious Education News

Grades 1-6 and 7-11

Saint Joseph Church, Bellwood, Pa 16617

Grade School Religious Education: 10:00 – 11:15 AM, WEEKLY

High School Religious Education: 6:00 – 8:00 PM, usually every other Sunday.

Religious Education Registration: 

Please click here to access the registration form: Religious Education Registration Form

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Latest News:

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION begins on September 7– Please remember to complete a registration form if your child is going into kindergarten, or is a new student to either Grade school, Jr. High, or High school. You can register online or pick up a registration form in in vestibule of the church.

PARENT MEETING WITH GRADES 7, 8, 9, 10, AND 11TH GRADE STUDENTS on Sunday September 7, from 11:30 am–12:30 pm, in the Parish Social Hall. Lunch will be provided.

TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO BE MENTORS FOR OUR JUNIOR HIGH, HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION. A Mentor training will be held for all those who volunteered to be mentors, on Thursday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Formation Center, located on Sixth Avenue and 20th Street, Altoona.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL HAVE THEIR ANNUAL DISCIPLESHIP RETREAT on Saturday, November 22, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (including Mass), at Saint Mary’s Gym in Altoona.  Please place this date and time on your calendar. This retreat is for our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.

The Teen Holy Weekend includes the Discipleship Event, but also the Holy Hour for Teens, on Sunday evening November 23, at 6:00 p.m. in the church. Both Junior High and High School students should attend this experience. Everyone is welcome to bring a friend and to engage in Taco night afterwards.