Becoming a Catholic - RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): for the unbaptized wishing to become Catholic, for the baptized who wish to be received into the Catholic Church, and for those who are Catholic and wish to come into full communion with the Catholic Church by returningn to the Church after being away and/or completing the Sacraments of Inititaion.

Prayer Groups and Bible Studies: for prayer groups, praying the rosary groups, men's discussion and prayer groups, bible study groups and Scripture in the Catholic Tradition (SSCT) study group.

Religious Education: for the link to our religious education website regarding programs for students in Pre-K through 8th grade, including course study in the classroom, at home and online, and sacramental preparation for First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

Sacraments: for Baptism, Marriage, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick; and for information on how to obtain a sacramental certificate.

Lake Michigan Catholic Schools: for the link to our Catholic Schools, which include Elementary, Middle and High Schools.

'With Joyful Hope' The Bishop's Leadership Briefing on Lent can be found at:
With Joyful Hope

Read previous editions of the magazine here.

The Way is a free and easy to use online faith-formation program designed to provide an innovative solution for any family to learn, pray and live the faith together. Lessons are available for 1^st through 8^th grade students with additional resources for those who want to learn more about a certain subject. Access this diocesan created program and learn more at diokzoo.org/theway.

FORMED.org Offers Many Items For Your Family
FORMED is back and better than ever. It has a new look and friendlier to use too. There is no need for a code either. All you have to do is follow the steps below.
Here are the new instructions on accessing the website:
1. Open the website and on the blue page: choose "sign up"
2. Choose "I belong to a parish or organization"
3. Then from the drop-down menu type select St. Joseph WATERVLIET MI.
4. Find and Click on Watervliet's Parish
5. Enter your name and email address to gain access to FORMED.
From there you are able to choose from many options. If you have any questions, please call the Watervliet Parish Office.