952-445-1319
ParishOffice@ssjacs.orgWays to Grow in your Catholic Formation For All Ages!
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Will your child miss aFaith Formation class?
Contact us at faithformation@ssjacs.org or 952-445-1319
or fill out our Google form below.
Absent Form
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FAITH FORMATION STAFF
General Contact:
952-445-1319
faithformation@ssjacs.org
Cathy Wideman
Director of Catechesis & Evangelization
cwideman@ssjacs.org
Joan Fering
Confirmation Coordinator
jfering@ssjacs.org
Jolaine Liupakka
K-6 and First Communion Coordinator
jliupakka@ssjacs.org
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Saints Joachim & Anne (SJA) offers formation
opportunities for all ages.Click on each of the buttons for more information:
VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
ADULTS From Catholicism 101 to bible studies and retreats we offer a variety of classes and events for adults to grow in their faith.
CHILDREN & YOUTHFaith Formation (FF) classes are available for children and youth in Kindergarten - 8th grade on Wednesday evenings, from 6 - 7:15 pm, September through April. Weekly classes and most events are held at our SJA - Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS) located at 2700 17th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379.
FIRST COMMUNION First Communion is offered in second grade.
CONFIRMATION Confirmation is a two-year program beginning in 7th grade. If your child is older than 7th grade, he or she will begin with Confirmation Year 1.
We could not run our program without the help of wonderful volunteers who generously help as catechists (teachers), hall monitors, childcare workers, and on-call substitute volunteers. We are always looking for more volunteers! Please contact us to sign up.Contact the Faith Formation team with any questions at
faithformation@ssjacs.org or 952-445-1319.SUMMER CAMPS
We also offer a variety of summer Catholic youth faith camps for all ages.
DAMASCUS
Check out these opportunities:
High adventure overnight camp for fifth through eighth grades.TOTUS TUUS
An exciting week-long summer faith experience for students in first through twelfth grade.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Plans are in the works for a "Monumental" Pre-K and Kindergarten in-house VBS.
SUPPORT OUR SUMMER CAMPERS
This summer many of our SJA Faith Formation and SACS students will be attending Catholic summer camps. These wonderful faith-filled weeks are created to transform the faith life of children and teens. This summer SJA is offering three different camp opportunities. Will you help make it possible for our children and youth to encounter Jesus and learn how to live a Christ-centered life?
We are asking parishioners to help sponsor these camps to make them more affordable for families. Your fit ensures that new generations will receive the faith and pass it on to others.
TWO WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
- Summer Camp Sponsorship Program
- World's Finest Chocolate Bars
CLICK HERE TO HELP
and learn more about these two fundraising opportunities!