Elementary:

Resurrection: 1st-5th grade

School Year Youth Faith Formation (YFF) classes meet September-April from 5:30-7:00 PM at Resurrection School. This traditional classroom way of learning is open to any child who attends public school in grades 1st– 5th grade. https://res-dbq.org/k-12-faith-formation

Nativity: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) (3yrs-9yrs entering 3rd grade): A Montessori model of Faith Formation which invites the children into the "Atrium": a specially prepare space of prayer and work where the children are shown presentations and are encouraged to work with the materials of the Atrium in order to "Help me fall in love with God by myself." Sessions are held in the CGS/RE hallway at Nativity on Tuesday and Thursday mornings & Tuesday afternoons. https://nativitydbq.org/cgs

Middle School- High School:

Nativity: Youth Scripture Encounter: Middle school and high school students are welcome to join us on Wednesday nights at Nativity from 5:45pm-7:15pm to spend time with friends while also cracking open the Word of God. https://nativitydbq.org/youth-opportunities

High School Youth Ministry will be small/large group style and in collaboration within the Dubuque Area West Pastorate. Youth Group meetings will be planned and shared soon. 

Pastorate Wide High School Youth Ministry Kick-Off 

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Time: 6:15 pm 

Location: St. Joseph the Worker Youth Center (lower level of parish office)

60 South Algona Street, Dubuque IA

Open to all high school students in the pastorate! Food will be provided :)