OUR MISSION:
We of St. Joseph Parish are a body of Catholic Christians guided by the Holy Spirit and dedicated to participating more fully in spreading the Good News.
We are committed to building community, celebrating God’s work through the sacraments and liturgy, witnessing God’s presence through evangelization, loving and servicing all people, and continuing the education of our parish family, thereby enabling all to grow in the love of Our Savior, Jesus Christ. St. Joseph has a Catholic Elementary and Middle School on the grounds and supports the St. Philip Catholic Central High School.
If you have questions, please contact the parish office at 269-962-0165.
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools, in partnership with parents, the community, and the Catholic Church, provide students with an excellent education and solid faith formation. Students will know the Faith, share the Faith, and live the Faith.
Ten additional reasons why you should make BCACS YOUR school of choice:
Structured environments, 100% focus on learning
State Championship athletics with award-winning coaching staff
In-depth study for Sacraments
Weekly student Mass
Superior NWEA and SAT scores
Community Service integrated into all grades
Real-life experiences: Senior Internship, Career Fair, Supermarket, Career Center, Starbase, Camp,
Reality Fair, Pilgrimage to Rome
Child care, after-school care, and fun enrichment programs
Daily Theology from Preschool-twelfth grade
Post-secondary education scholarships for last year’s graduates- $500,000
To learn more about our schools, contact Cathy Erskine at (269) 963-1131 or [email protected]
Website: bcacs.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BattleCreekAreaCatholicSchools
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is simply the best start for your child! Our top-notch, state-certified teachers ensure that your child gains mastery of the educational basics. We identify and understand each child’s strengths and then build upon them as they learn within safe and faith-filled environments. Small classroom sizes allow for individualized academic and social-emotional support. We provide community outreach/service-learning programs at every grade level, sacrament preparation and weekly Mass, academic support for every level of learning, after-school care, and after-school enrichment programs.
St. Joseph Catholic Middle School has been thoughtfully designed for the early adolescent learner. Each student has a personal staff advisor for one-on-one academic and social-emotional guidance, their own Chromebook for technological fluency, and access to a variety of extra-curricular programs. Weekly Mass, daily theology classes, and service-learning projects nurture a lifelong adherence to service before self. Confirmation preparation is part of the curriculum enabling a deeper understanding of the sacrament. Our students have superior NWEA test scores and a high acceptance rate into the Battle Creek Math and Science Center. Most importantly, every student enters high school prepared for success.
St. Philip Catholic Central High School fully prepares students for the world stage by providing a high-quality, faith-based education tailored to ensure every student achieves success. Our excellent reputation creates unique opportunities for students, from outstanding senior internships to meaningful service projects. Our students are fluent in modern tools and research methods, each having their own mobile device. Weekly Mass, daily theology classes, and community outreach cement a lifelong adherence to service before self. Our SAT scores are the highest in our area, and every single one of our graduates has plans for secondary education or military service, often with substantial scholarship money.