St. Joseph Ministries

Sacramental Preparation

Preparation for Confirmation for adults (18 and older) is available. Classes meet on Sunday nights, 7:00-9:00 p.m., during the winter.

Coordinator: Paula Dougherty
Phone: (714) 528-1487 x.211

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Confirmation 1 meets on Wednesday nights. and a Monday class with very limited space is also offered. Confirmation 1 mainly meets on the first and third weeks of the month.
Confirmation 2 meets on Wednesday nights, and a Monday class with very limited space is also offered. Confirmation 2 mainly meets on second and fourth weeks of the month.

For more information about Confirmation please contact Michael Arias at 528-1487 ext 209 or email him at marias@stjosephplacentia.org

Jr. High (The Edge) meets Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

High school youth gather after the 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass. Other educational, recreational activities and service projects are offered throughout the week.

College Life meets Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.

Director: Mike Arias
Phone: (714) 528-1487 x.209

Faith Formation

Faith Formation classes for children in grades 1-5 are offered on Tuesdays. Children may register to come at either 4:15-5:30PM or 6:00-7:15PM. Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion is a two year process that may begin in the first grade.

Children who are in 3^rd ,4^th or 5^th grades and are beginning preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion come to class on Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:15AM.  

Preschool classes for children ages 3, 4, and 5 are offered during the 8:45 and 10:30 Sunday morning Masses. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is available during the 8:45 and 10:30 Masses.

Coordinator: Teri Kleckner
Phone: (714) 528-1487 x.210

Spanish Faith Formation

Offers religious education programs for Spanish speaking children up to High School age.

Director: Eloisa Ramirez
Phone: (714) 528-1487 x. 207

St. Joseph School

Accredited academic and religious program for children in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth that focus on the development of the whole child, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically through a course of study that includes sports, technology, art, music, and Spanish language.

Phone: (714) 528-1794

Music Ministry

Coordinates musicians and music for the various liturgies.

Coordinator: Eileen Torrales
Phone: (714) 528-1487 x. 208

Lay Ministries

This office coordinates the various lay ministries including lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers), Ministers to the homenound and hospital, and Bereavement Ministers. Also works to coordinate efforts of the various ministry groups and organizations: Senior Forum, Sarah's Circle, Adult Seminars, Friday Friends, Parish Mailing Team, and Environment Committee at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Director: Mary Lou Juster
Phone: (714) 528-1487 x.221