Child and Youth Ministry

youth formation

Welcome to Child & Youth Ministry at St. Joseph Catholic church in Wauwatosa. 


In child ministry, we minister to the faith needs of our parish children from pre-K through 5th grades. That includes sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist.


In youth ministry, we work to support and encourage the faith of our middle and high school students. Their time includes sacramental preparation for Confirmation.
Religious Education

See our Sacramental Preparation page for more information on preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.


Vacation Bible School – July 27-31

Vacation Bible School this year will be at St. Agnes in Butler. The theme will be "Rainforest Falls – Exploring the Nature of God." Hours will be 9 a.m. until noon. Call 262-781-6998 for more information.


Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

At the 10:30 a.m. Mass from October through April, students preschool through 2nd grade are called to attend Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Students are dismissed from Liturgy to hear and discuss the first, second and Gospel readings. Participants then conclude in prayer, and return to the church to rejoin the congregation.


Curriculum and Resources

Coming Up in Child and Youth Ministry


Youth Masses

During the school year, youths participate in the 10:30 a.m. Mass the second Sunday of the month, handling various ministry roles such as cantor, ushers, greeters.