Education in St. Joseph Community
Children
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
40 Main Street, Salem, NH
Located behind the church, the regional school is a thriving part of the community. The school includes grades 1 through 8, as well as a kindergarten and pre-school. The kindergarten is located within the regional school building; the pre-school is in the lower level of St. Julie Hall.
Religious Education
The program for Elementary grades K-5 is directed by Marie Mullen.
Middle School and High School programs are directed by Susan Levesque. Here are links to the Registration form and the Parent Volunteer form.
Sacramental preparation programs are provided for parents prior to the celebrations of Penance, First Communion and Confirmation.
Adults
Adult Confirmation class
The parish offers a class in preparation for Confirmation twice a year. If you're interested in attending one of these, please fill out a registration form and mail it to: Adult Confirmation Coordinator, 200 Lawrence Rd., Salem, NH 03079. You will be contacted soon after we receive your registration form.
There is an extensive Library of inspirational Books and Audio-Visual resources in the church Family Room, organized by topic. Topics include:
- Bibles
- Bible Study
- Catechesis
- Children's books
- Church History
- Church Teaching
- Inspiration
- Jesus
- Marriage & Family
- Mary
- Morality & Ethics
- Prayer
- Sacraments
- Seasonal
- Videos
CD Rack
There is a rack in the church vestibule containing a selection of instructional CDs and pamphlets, which may be purchased for a minimal donation. The selection is changed from time to time, so check periodically. There are also some free pamphlets in a rack in the cubbyhole where the water cooler is located at the rear of the church.
Scripture Study and Apologetics
This group meets from 8:00 to 9:30 AM on most Saturdays in the Family Room. Check the calendar links on the Home page for the current schedule. We are studying the Gospel of Mark, using the New Collegeville Bible Commentary "The Gospel According to Mark", available from DeColores Book Store in Salem. New participants are welcome at any time. For current information, contact parishioner Anna Willis, annacw@comcast.net.