How’s Your Prayer Life?  The OREMUS (“Let us pray...”) Catholic study series (DVD) teaches the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life where you will learn how to express yourself to God in prayer, and how to listen to hear God’s voice.  This series will be offered by St. Joseph Parish at Otis Orchards Elementary on Sun. mornings during Religious Education classes from 9:15–10:15 am.  In 2016, we’ll meet on Nov 13 and Dec 4 & 11.  The series will continue into 2017. All adults and older youth are welcome!! Please email Teresa religioused@stjoeparish.org or call 926-7133 for more information.
 

• 4 yr old thru 7^th grade Sessions meet Sunday mornings 9:15-10:15 am. The registration fee is $50 per child, two children $85 and 3 children $120, 3+ $150. We support the parents as the primary educators of their children by offering programs to nourish children on their journey of faith and to foster a community of Christian friendship and love. Volunteer catechists from our community lead the children in prayer, song, learning of scripture and doctrine and craft activities. Scholarships are available
   
• Children's Liturgy of the Word for children in grades K- 4 meets twice a month during 10:30 am Mass. Children's Liturgy of the Word helps children to fully understand and worship during our Eucharistic celebrations.  Your children have the opportunity to hear the scriptures explained to them at their level, to ask questions and to offer their own prayers and intercessions.
   
• Youth Ministry for 8th-12th Grade, begins Sept. 2016 (see Youth tab)