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<\/span><\/div><\/div>About Our Parish<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our Mission<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Parish Life<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Our Faith<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>Our Mission<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sjccs.net\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/st_-Joseph.jpeg\")
Building Faith & Knowledge for Life!<\/h3>\n
We, the people of God at St. Joseph Catholic Church & School, acknowledge the mission of Holy Mother Church as seeking the salvation of souls by making disciples of all nations\u2014teaching them all that Jesus Christ has commanded (Mt. 28:19-20).<\/strong><\/p>\nThrough the overarching mission of Catholic education, we strive to promote the proper understanding of Catholic faith & values in union with our Bishop, Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune, faithful to the Holy Father, Pope Francis, and true to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n
We respond to God\u2019s call to know Him, love Him, and serve Him through Prayer & Worship, Formation & Evangelization, Community Building, Community Outreach, and Stewardship & Communication by Building Faith & Knowledge for Life within our parish and throughout our local community.<\/p>\n
\n- Through Prayer & Worship, we nurture in our hearts and minds the seeds of faith given to us by the grace of God.<\/li>\n
- Through Formation & Evangelization, we sow God\u2019s love & mercy by teaching others about Him, who is Love.<\/li>\n
- Through Community Building, we cultivate ourselves in order to bear the fruit of God\u2019s grace & blessing in our lives.<\/li>\n
- Through Community Outreach, we sow the seeds of peace & hope within our culture.<\/li>\n
- Through Stewardship & Communication, we sharpen ourselves & our brethren to reap the harvest from that which has been sown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In all things, our focus is our Lord, Jesus Christ. We thrive on His presence in the Blessed Sacrament. We pray daily for vocations and encourage an atmosphere for all to say \u201cyes\u201d to God\u2019s call to be the light of the world (Mt. 5: 14). Empowered by Baptism and sealed with the Holy Spirit, we instill and exemplify Christian Leadership throughout our parish with our time, talent, and treasure.<\/p>\n
At St. Joseph Catholic Church & School, we are Building Faith & Knowledge for Life!<\/h4>\n<\/div>Parish Life<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n![\"St](\"https:\/\/sjccs.net\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Saint-Joseph-Catholic-Church-hero-01-300x184.jpg\")
The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the sacraments.<\/p>\n
Faith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and through the Trinity to the Church and our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics. Our parish has many opportunities for faith formation that we encourage you to explore.<\/p>\n
Another way to participate in our parish life is the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as choir member, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; social justice ministries, such as visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries and the Birthright of Clemson; and others, such as youth ministry, men’s and women’s group, and the annual Gala for our Parish School, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us.<\/p>\n
With so many ways to be part of parish life, you’ll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin, just in case you’ve misplaced the one you received at Mass. You\u2019ll also want to check the parish calendar for a list of events and mass schedules.<\/p>\n
Our parish has a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.<\/p>\n
We hope you’ll also enjoy viewing photos of our parish, including some of the many enjoyable events and programs we’ve had over the years.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Our Faith<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sjccs.net\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/our-faith.jpg\")
Our Catholic faith comprises what we believe and how we live that belief. For 2,000 years, this Catholic faith has been handed down from one generation to next, starting with Jesus Christ passing the faith to the Twelve Apostles. In our own lives, we may receive that faith from our parents, from friends, or even a stranger we meet.<\/p>\n
Living as a Catholic includes many wonderful beliefs, practices, and devotions; too many to catalog here. But we hope to provide you with a brief overview of what we believe and how we live that belief.<\/p>\n
We hope this resource will be valuable to both interested non-Catholics as well as to those already Catholic who might be looking to deepen the practice of their faith.<\/p>\n
If you want to know more about discovering our Catholic faith as a newcomer to the Church or re-discovering the Catholic faith you received at baptism, you may want to start by exploring our Newcomers section.<\/p>\n
To learn about what we believe as Catholics, you will want to start with What Do Catholics Believe? But if you want to learn more specifically about the seven sacraments, visit the Sacraments area of our site.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>SACRAMENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span>
Our Mission<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Parish Life<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Our Faith<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Our Mission<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nBuilding Faith & Knowledge for Life!<\/h3>\nWe, the people of God at St. Joseph Catholic Church & School, acknowledge the mission of Holy Mother Church as seeking the salvation of souls by making disciples of all nations\u2014teaching them all that Jesus Christ has commanded (Mt. 28:19-20).<\/strong><\/p>\n
Through the overarching mission of Catholic education, we strive to promote the proper understanding of Catholic faith & values in union with our Bishop, Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune, faithful to the Holy Father, Pope Francis, and true to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n
We respond to God\u2019s call to know Him, love Him, and serve Him through Prayer & Worship, Formation & Evangelization, Community Building, Community Outreach, and Stewardship & Communication by Building Faith & Knowledge for Life within our parish and throughout our local community.<\/p>\n
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- Through Prayer & Worship, we nurture in our hearts and minds the seeds of faith given to us by the grace of God.<\/li>\n
- Through Formation & Evangelization, we sow God\u2019s love & mercy by teaching others about Him, who is Love.<\/li>\n
- Through Community Building, we cultivate ourselves in order to bear the fruit of God\u2019s grace & blessing in our lives.<\/li>\n
- Through Community Outreach, we sow the seeds of peace & hope within our culture.<\/li>\n
- Through Stewardship & Communication, we sharpen ourselves & our brethren to reap the harvest from that which has been sown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In all things, our focus is our Lord, Jesus Christ. We thrive on His presence in the Blessed Sacrament. We pray daily for vocations and encourage an atmosphere for all to say \u201cyes\u201d to God\u2019s call to be the light of the world (Mt. 5: 14). Empowered by Baptism and sealed with the Holy Spirit, we instill and exemplify Christian Leadership throughout our parish with our time, talent, and treasure.<\/p>\n
At St. Joseph Catholic Church & School, we are Building Faith & Knowledge for Life!<\/h4>\n<\/div>
Parish Life<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nThe heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the sacraments.<\/p>\nFaith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and through the Trinity to the Church and our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics. Our parish has many opportunities for faith formation that we encourage you to explore.<\/p>\n
Another way to participate in our parish life is the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as choir member, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; social justice ministries, such as visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries and the Birthright of Clemson; and others, such as youth ministry, men’s and women’s group, and the annual Gala for our Parish School, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us.<\/p>\n
With so many ways to be part of parish life, you’ll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin, just in case you’ve misplaced the one you received at Mass. You\u2019ll also want to check the parish calendar for a list of events and mass schedules.<\/p>\n
Our parish has a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.<\/p>\n
We hope you’ll also enjoy viewing photos of our parish, including some of the many enjoyable events and programs we’ve had over the years.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Our Faith<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nOur Catholic faith comprises what we believe and how we live that belief. For 2,000 years, this Catholic faith has been handed down from one generation to next, starting with Jesus Christ passing the faith to the Twelve Apostles. In our own lives, we may receive that faith from our parents, from friends, or even a stranger we meet.<\/p>\nLiving as a Catholic includes many wonderful beliefs, practices, and devotions; too many to catalog here. But we hope to provide you with a brief overview of what we believe and how we live that belief.<\/p>\n
We hope this resource will be valuable to both interested non-Catholics as well as to those already Catholic who might be looking to deepen the practice of their faith.<\/p>\n
If you want to know more about discovering our Catholic faith as a newcomer to the Church or re-discovering the Catholic faith you received at baptism, you may want to start by exploring our Newcomers section.<\/p>\n
To learn about what we believe as Catholics, you will want to start with What Do Catholics Believe? But if you want to learn more specifically about the seven sacraments, visit the Sacraments area of our site.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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