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.


Our director of religious education is Alex Burks, 414-771-4626, ext. 108; dre@stjoetosa.com.


Hear Alex introduce himself at Masses May 30/31.

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.



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.