Welcome
St. Joan of Arc is a joyful Christian community which celebrates the loving Word of God in worship and in action.
Sunday Mass at 9 and 11AM
Saturday Mass at 5PM
Tues/Thurs Mass at 8AM
4537 3rd Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: 612.823.8205
Fax: 612.825.7028
Parish Center Hours
SJA CALENDAR
Upcoming at SJA
Pre-school Teacher Training
Thu, Sep 9 7:00 pm

Religious Education Elementary Teacher Training
Thu, Sep 9 7:00 pm

VIRTUS Training
Sat, Sep 11 9:00 am

Confirmation Retreat 2010
Sat, Sep 11 12:00 pm

Youth Ministry Orientation
Sun, Sep 12 9:45 am

Pre-School Open House
Sun, Sep 12 10:00 am

Children's Christmas Musical Information Meeting
Sun, Sep 12 10:30 am

Pre-School Open House
Sun, Sep 12 12:00 pm

Pre-School Teen Training
Sun, Sep 12 12:30 pm

Preschool-Kindergarten

Cristine Patlan,
Preschool Director
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Staff Bio
Therese Pendleton,
Preschool Coordinator
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Staff Bio

The St. Joan of Arc Preschool/Kindergarten program (4, 5 & 6 year olds) celebrates the belief that everything is in God and God is in everything. We look forward to being a beginning step or next step in your family's faith journey.

Our program currently serves approximately 200 children. We have teachers, aides, lead partners, music volunteers, and many parents who fill in on an as needed basis. It is because of the help of many volunteers that this program is successful.

We welcome all to become involved in our program. You will not only help fill a need but also will meet others in our church community. We look forward to participating with your children as they learn, discover and have fun at church.

We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for your children. We will provide ample opportunities for community building through various family events. Your children are a weekly reminder that God really is in everything!

Classroom Structure
8:45 (10:45) - Classrooms open for free play
9:00 (11:00) - The children meet for music in Hospitality Hall with music teachers.
9:15 (11:15) - Back to classroom for stories, lessons and craft.
10:00 (12:00) - Snack and prayer
10:15 (12:15) - Free play and more stories.

Pre/K Kids and Family Mass: Since Family Mass is geared towards 8 year olds as they and most others can participate in communion, our preschool/kindergarten program is structured so that parents may pick up their pre/k kids after Family Mass. If you prefer to have your child go with you to Family Mass, we ask that you please enter and leave quietly and discreetly when you pick them up. Class will be going on and sometimes other children become sad when they see their friend leave with his/her mom or dad. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.

Family Events: Please join us throughout the year for one of our many family events, such as the Advent Event, Children's Christmas Program, Lenten Event, Ceili Dance, Children's Sunday, and Carnival! Please refer to the parish newsletter for dates and time.