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For scheduling and general information reguarding baptism of an infant, a child ages 7-18, or an adult 18 or older, please click the Baptism link.
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Baptism
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For answers to frequently asked questions reguarding the baptism of an infant, please click the Baptism FAQ link.
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Baptism FAQ's
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Sacramental Preparation. Parish children will be prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist at St. Joseph’s. If your child will be entering at least second grade and has not received either or both of the Sacraments, please let us know on the CCD registration form. You may download the registration form from our education link in this website.
Each year, in our second grade classroom, preparation for Reconciliation takes place during the fall and the Eucharist takes place during the spring. If you prefer to homeschool your child, then please contact our Coordinators: Janice Armentrout & Kelly Hanlon (ccd@st-josephs.org) and we will send you the appropriate materials.
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RCIA is a program that reaches out to those thinking about joining the Catholic faith. The group participates in a weekly journey of faith understanding, that begins usually in September and culminates in the initiation ceremony at the Great Easter Vigil liturgy on Holy Saturday. Please contact Steve Wagner at steve@qev.com.
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For those who are considering the celebration of the sacrament of marriage at our parish, we wish to make it a joyful and spiritually enriching experience. Although the idea of a wedding may seem quite simple, the reality can be complex. Concern for the sanctity of the sacrament and the profound effect it will have on your life, are the compelling reasons for the Church’s stress on careful, even meticulous, preparation.
Preparing for the celebration has two aspects: a personal one in which you share more deeply with each other your beliefs, values, goals and feelings as you make this life-time commitment; and a formal one that involves not only you, but also your families, the Church and society.
During this process, each of you will more intensely share your ideas and emotions, plans and dreams, as well as your hopes and even fears. In this way, you will encourage each other to grow to the full potential of what it means to be husband and wife, a pre-eminent visible sign of Christ’s love of, for and in the world.
To begin your preparation for marriage in the Lord we have developed a series of frequently asked questions and a useful checklist that details important steps to be accomplished over the next several months. Most importantly, you should contact us early to arrange for a meeting with the parish priest or deacon.
Pray for God’s special blessing during this time of preparation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage
Click on the above link to review commonly asked questions about marriage.
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Marriage Preparation Checklist
Click on the above link to view the checklist in a pdf.
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