Religious Education and Faith Formation

The Church continues the mission of Jesus to bring about God’s kingdom through sharing the Word, through Worship and through Service. 

Religious Education and Formation Committee

Catechists of the Religious Education and Formation Committee are tasked to share their faith and teachings of the Catholic Church by teaching our Religious Education Classes for adults and children. This committed team work to promote the growing faith of our parish community. For more information, please contact Savannah Smith at 615-860-5042.

Religious Education for Children

Religious Education is for all students (age 4 through Confirmation) not attending a Catholic School.  Classes are in St. Joseph School on Sundays from 9:45-10:45am.   Students making their First Communion or Confirmation need to be enrolled for two years prior to receiving the sacrament.  Please attend one of the following Mass times which are Saturday at 4:30pm, Sunday at 8:30am, 11:00am and the Contemporary Mass at 5:00pm Sunday evening.  

For more information about enrolling your child for classes, please contact Savannah Smith at 615-860-5042.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

RCIA is for adults who want to learn more about the Catholic faith and possibly join the Catholic Church and those who are ready to prepare for the sacraments of the Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Sessions begin in September and meet Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Center for communal praise, prayer and conversation to grow, learn and discern together. All are welcome and encouraged to consider whether there is a place reserved for you and your unique talents and gifts in this blessed and transforming process. Walking with others who desire to grow their knowledge and relationship with God and deepen their faith is a rewarding experience. For more information, please contact Don Craighead at 615-870-0488.

Scripture Study

The Scripture Study group meets each Sunday after 8:30 a.m. mass. During each session, participants work through the books of the Scripture, revealing context essential to understanding the Bible and promotes transformation through the Word in everyday life. For more information, please contact Paula Murphy at 615-495-8388 or Clair Ivanov at 615-865-1558.

Lighthouse Catholic Media

Lighthouse Catholic Media is a practical and fruitful evangelization program that utilizes CDs and books by some of the most inspiring Catholic speakers and authors. This ministry offers presentations on a full range of topics and interests. These offerings help strengthen our relationship with God in His Most Holy Trinity, increase our knowledge and love of our faith and aid us in sharing and defending it more effectively. For more information, please contact Leona Steinhilber at jmjss07@comcast.net.