Information for Receiving Sacraments at St. Mary & St. Joseph Parishes

• Baptism

  Parents wishing to Baptize their child should contact the Pastor or fill out the Baptism request form at least two months before their desired date.  Older adolescents and adults seeking Baptism should contact the Pastor directly.  Parents are asked to attend a Baptism preparation class, which must be done prior to Baptism.

• Reconciliation

  Confessions are offered 45 minutes before Mass and by appointment.

• First Communion / Eucharist

  The Second Grade Students in CCD receive their First Communion in the spring, typically in April or May.

• Confirmation

  Confirmation into the Catholic Church occurs in our Parishes once every three years for students in the 5th, 6th and 7th grade, usually in the Fall.  Preparation begins in the Fall Prior to Confirmation (for students in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades at that time).  Students above the 7th grade level wishing to be Confirmed in the Faith will need to take OCIA.  Click here for more information about OCIA.

• Holy Matrimony

  To assist those who plan to marry, all couples will be required to fulfill the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Policy, which includes the FOCCUS & Engaged Encounter Programs.  This requires a minimum of 4-6 months.  The assessment process must be completed before a wedding date is set.  Contact Pastor early to begin the preparation.

• Holy Orders

  For information about the Priesthood or Religious Life, please contact the Pastor.

• Annointing of the Sick

  Please contact the Pastor.