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What is family formation?
Family Formation is a catechetical model for families that puts the family at the center of teaching children to love God, and to know, understand, and live their Catholic Faith. Through monthly meetings and at-home lessons, we provide parents the resources to teach the Faith to their children in grades K-6. The whole family gets to grow in their Catholic faith- together! Watch for more information as we continue to rework our Faith Formation model!
We believe that forming the faith of our youngest members is vital to the future of our families, our Church, and our world. SJA's Faith Formation classes are held September through April on Wednesday evenings at our Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS).
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Faith Formation Registration is open for 2026-2027!
Tuition is $150 for the first child and $50 for each additional child through August 13, 2026. On August 14, 2026, the price will increase to $175 for the first child and $75 for each additional child. Payment plan options are available. Please contact the parish office for more information.
The last day to register for the 2026-2027 Faith Formation year is September 9, 2026.
Because of costs related to staff work, volunteer certification, and ordering materials prior to the first class, we do not issue refunds for families who withdraw from our program after registration.
Middle School parents, please note that Confirmation is a two-year program beginning in 7th grade.TUITION Information
Participating families are asked to help support our Faith Formation program through tuition. Tuition payments cover less than 25% of the cost of our program. The balance of our cost is paid through the annual giving of all SJA parishioners.
Tuition is $150 for the first child and $50 for each additional child through August 13, 2026. On August 14, 2026, the price will increase to $175 for the first child and $75 for each additional child.
Teachers and Childcare Volunteers receive a $100 discount off the cost of the first student. Hall Monitors, Hospitality Helpers, and Substitutes receive a $75 discount off the cost of the first student.
We have online payment available through Vanco below or you are welcome to pay with a check or cash.
Saints Joachim & Anne does not turn any family away for financial reasons. Please note that payment plans and financial assistance forms are available! Fill out the Financial Assistance Form linked below and return to the Parish Office.
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Can you help bring the faith to our youngest members of the Church?
We are looking for joyful and enthusiastic volunteers to pass along the Catholic faith. Please consider joining our incredible team of volunteers as a teacher, childcare helper, hall monitor, hospitality helper, or substitute! All volunteers receive a tuition discount. Teachers and Childcare Volunteers receive a $100 discount off the cost of the first student. Hall Monitors, Hospitality Helpers, and Substitutes receive a $75 discount.
Volunteer for Faith Formation 2026-2027
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Contact our Faith Formation Team
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CWidemanssjacs.orgDirector of Catechesis & Evangelization (Habla Ingles y Español) -
Ellie GroothausenEGroothausenssjacs.orgFaith Formation Coordinator (Grades K-Confirmation)
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