Family
Baptism Ministry
Contact: Church Office 985-386-3749
Description: Required Baptism Formation class for Catholic and Non-Catholic Parents and Godparents.
Requirements: Parents and Sponsors interested in taking this class should make contact with the Church Office. Forms required for Baptism will be filled out at the meetings and must be turned in prior to Baptism. After attending the class and turning all documents in, parents may contact the Church Office to schedule a date for the Baptism.
Frequency: Classes are scheduled on a Wednesday, once a month at 7PM in the St. Dominic room.
*Blue Knights
Contact: Church Office 985-386-3749
Description: A Fun, Flexible, Faith-filled Catholic Club for boys ages 5 and up! The Blue Knights Catholic Club is a boys’ club aimed at teaching the truths of the Catholic faith to boys through Scripture, saints’ biographies, games, crafts and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Based on the popular Little Flowers Girls’ Club, this program was developed by a retired Marine, theologian and Catholic author, Dan McGuire mapping out virtues for boys ages 5 and up in the first year, and then follows up with four years covering catechetical lessons. The club guides include lessons in the Faith, activities, saints’ biographies, suggested talks, craft ideas and game suggestions. If you desire a more encompassing program, extra badges and service medals can be earned through activities, encouraging a Catholic world view. Patron saint badges, major badges and medals are all available.
Meetings: Once a month for about an hour and a half in the St. Joseph’s room.
*Childcare
Contact: Crystal Aegerter- (225) 572-4725
Description: Provides Childcare during Mass, formation, and special events.
Requirements: Safe Environment Training and clearance from Baton Rouge Diocese
Frequency: Sunday mornings
Children’s Liturgy
Contact: Paige Bacile 985-386-3749 pbacile@sjscrusaders.org
Description: Liturgy for 3-6 year-olds during Mass Requirements: Child Safe Environment training and clearance from Baton Rouge Diocese .
Meeting: Sundays at 11 AM Mass
*Genesis, a Scripture Study Club at PHS
Contact: Youth Minister 985-386-3749
Description: Meets in the upper gym lobby during first and second lunch addressing the students who come to eat pizza for lunch with a greeting, “Hey this is Genesis and we talk about God here so if you’re uncomfortable with that then you may leave but we ask that once you get food that you stay. Please respect all speakers; today so-and-so is talking about such-and-such. Finally please be open to what God has for you, and lets open with a prayer...” We pray, eat, sit and smile, listen to a message about relationships with God and each other, and have Q & A.
Requirements: PHS Student-led Ministry
Meetings: First and third Monday of each school month, during both lunches
Home & School Association
Contact: Strader Cieutat 985-974-7901 strader.cieutat@tangischools.org
Description: The Home and School Association works solely for the benefit of St. Joseph’s School. Every parent with a child enrolled in the school is automatically a member. St. Joseph’s Home and School Association is the very visible and vibrant parents association of the school. It was organized with a three-fold purpose: to promote communication, good will, and cooperation among parents, faculty, administration, school board, and the parish of St. Joseph’s; to provide leadership and coordination of activities for the purpose of service, special functions, educational programs, and/or fund-raising; and to foster the political action of parents as advocates regarding national, state, and local legislation that affects Catholic schools as well as the lives of students and parents.
Requirements: Members are asked to participate in various activities/roles such as Spring Fair, Strawberry Fest Parking, Room Moms, Crusader Dads, Catholic Schools Week activities, and other events throughout the year.
Frequency: Meetings are held on Tuesdays throughout the year.
*Maidens of the Immaculate Heart
Contact: Gabrielle Reggio 504-330-0939 grranger11@gmail.com
Description: A place where girls can grow in sisterly community and in their faith lives.
Requirements: Must be Female, 8 years old and up
Frequency: Summer Program
*Our Lady of Fatima Traveling Statue Ministry
Contact: Brooke Boudreaux 985-722-7386
Description: Our Lady gave us her promise, “I will never forsake you.” Will you help us respond to her call to prayer? The statue is presented to a different family each week at 8 AM Sunday Mass. The family prays the Rosary with her during the week and returns her the following Sunday before 8 AM Mass. Please contact Brooke if you are interested in participating.
*Parenting Ministry
Contact: Paula Jarrell 985-429-8977 paulajarrell@live.com
Description: Catholic Parenting workshops using Teaching the Way of Love Series. Each part of the series is five workshops.
Requirements: Targeting parents or guardians who are currently raising children.
Frequency: Sundays during the Family Formation between 9:30-10:30 AM . One session in the Fall and one Session in the Spring.
Confidential
Parish School of Religion
Contact: Paige Bacile 985-981-8010;
985-386-3749; pbacile@sjscrusaders.org
Description: Catechesis for youth Kindergarten -5th grade who don't attend Catholic Schools, providing help to their parents with resources and knowledge to be effective Catechists in their homes.
Requirements: Safe Environment Training and Clearance through the Diocese of Baton Rouge
Frequency: Sundays 9:30-10:30 AM September- April
*Special Ed Catechism and Sacramental Prep
Contact: Church Office 985-386-3749
Description: Individual evaluation offered for special needs in Catechesis. Depending on the need, instruction may be one on one , small group, or large class with assistant. Adapted curriculum is used according to need.
Requirements: Individual evaluation is required for best instruction before beginning classes. If classes are one on one, the parent must be present.
Frequency: As needed
*St. Joseph’s Carpenters
Contact: Mike Boudreaux 985-722-5363
Ian Hoffman 504-577-1537
Description: Prayer, fellowship, and skill formation (sports, building etc.) for young men 8th grade and up.
Youth Ministry
Contact: Youth Minister 985-386-3749
Description: Our youth ministry is split into two groups. Ablaze is our middle school ministry for grades 6th-8th. Thirst is our high school ministry for grades 9th-12th with preparation for Confirmation in 11th grade.
Requirements: You must register at the office and be in grades 6th-12th. For any adults wanting to volunteer, Safe Environment training with the Diocese of Baton Rouge is required.
Frequency: Our Ablaze catechesis is on Sunday mornings 9:30-10:30. Our Catechesis for High School is on Sunday evenings. We offer various events and retreats for both groups for the building up of community. To see events, please visit our website: sjcyouth.com