St. Joseph Church
New Kensington, Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

The Reverend Richard P. Karenbauer             The Reverend Alan W. Grote
         Pastor                                                Parochial Vicar

Religious Education

Liturgy of the Word for Children

Sacramental Preparation

Kindergarten - Sixth Grade

            The parishes of Mt. St. Peter, St. Joseph, and St. Mary in New Kensington maintain a joint agreement to provide several options for religious education.  St. Joseph and Mt. St. Peter parishes provide traditional classroom sessions for children in grades Kindergarten - 6.  St. Mary parish offers the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd using the Montessori principles of formation.  The reception of Confirmation and First Eucharist does not end your responsibility to provide for your child’s religious education.  This is a serious obligation of every Catholic parent.  Parents are the first and principle teacher s of the Faith.  Our children learn best by association and observation.  The atmosphere and attitudes conveyed at home are essential to a healthy development of the Catholic Faith.

Youth Group

    St. Joseph Church Junior Youth Group

Journey of Faith Program
For Junior Youth in Grades 6, 7 and 8
Junior Youth Group will meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month
6:30 to 8:00PM in the Parish Center Conference Room

Adult Education

            Adult faith formation sessions are a great opportunity to enrich your faith.  There are seasonal and topical opportunities available throughout the year.

Senior Adult Ministry