Education
Education is, in a very special way, the concern of the Church, not only because the Church must be recognized as a human society capable of imparting education, but especially it has the duty of proclaiming the way of salvation to all, of revealing the life of Christ to those who believe, and of assisting them with unremitting care so that they may be able to attain to the fullness of that life.
II Vatican Council, Declaration on Christian Education
The people of St. Joseph's give their support to different programs that provide religious education and formation for children. These programs are intended to assist parents in their responsibility as the first and most important teachers of the faith.
Catholic Schools
St. Joseph's School
For children of preschool age through eighth grade, St. Joseph School seeks to provide its students with the finest Catholic and academic education possible, to prepare them to be faithful Christians, loving, knowledgeable, and responsible adults, active citizens, and ethical leaders. For more information about St. Joseph's School, please visit its website or contact the principal.
St. Joseph School -- 760 East State St. -- Sharon PA 16146 -- 724-983-8282Kennedy Catholic High School
For young adults in ninth through twelth grade, St. Joseph's Church provides support to Kennedy Catholic High School, which is a regional high school serving the people of western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. It is committed to providing quality education for each student by aspiring to live its motto: "Christo Servire," to serve Christ. By providing a daily atmosphere of spirituality, academic excellence, service activities, and varied extra-curricular activities, Kennedy Catholic provides each student the opportunity to develop a strong Catholic identity.
Kennedy Catholic High School -- 2120 Freeway -- Hermitage PA 16148 -- 724-346-5531Gannon University
Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan, student-centered University which provides for the holistic development of undergraduate and graduate students in the Judeo-Christian tradition. As such, it offers each student outstanding teaching and a value-centered education in both liberal arts and professional specializations in order to prepare students for leadership roles in their careers, society, and church.
Gannon University -- 109 University Square -- Erie PA 16541 -- 800-GANNON-U (800-426-6668)Religious Education
Grade School Religious Education
The Catholic Church upholds the right of parents to choose which ever school will best assist them in their duty to form their children. For those parents who choose public education for their children, St. Joseph's Church provides religious education classes for first through eighth graders. The religious education program helps parents raise their children to be well-formed spiritually, with focus on a life of prayer and participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Please contact the director of religious education for more information.
Sunday Night with St. Joe
For high school students, religious education at St. Joseph's takes the form of the Sunday Night with St. Joe program (SNWSJ). The program focuses on preparation to live a sacramental life of discipleship in the Church, with special emphasis on preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact the director of religious education for more information.