Sacramental Preparation

Sacraments


St. Joseph Catholic Church offers sacraments and preparation for sacraments. See details below by opening any of the sections.

  • Baptism of Children

    Parents of young children (under the age of 7) who have not yet been baptized are encouraged to reach out to arrange a baptism for their children. There are options for a baptism in Mass or outside of Mass. Parents are encouraged to contact the office several months before the intended baptism, if possible, as this will provide time to assemble the necessary documents and plan the baptism. 


    Contact Dennis Sylva to initiate the process for baptism.

  • First Reconciliation & First Communion

    First Reconciliation and First Communion are offered in 2nd grade. Students who are enrolled in the day-school receive class instruction during their school classes. Students who are enrolled in our religious education classes receive instruction during Sunday morning classes. See the main Child and Youth Ministry page for more information on our ministry to these youths.

    • Registration Form for Day School Students (PDF)
    • Registration Form for Sunday School Students (PDF)

    Contact Colleen Rooney, director of child and youth formation, with any questions. 

  • Confirmation of Teenagers

    Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation into full communion in the Catholic Church. The sacrament confers the Holy Spirit in very powerful ways and calls on the individual to commit oneself to faithful witness by words and life to the grace of God in Jesus Christ.


    Please read this letter that outlines the preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation for teenagers

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    For the final 11th grade Confirmation preparation, please review the handbook that outlines the program.


    Forms for Confirmation:

    • Confirmation Candidate Questionnaire (Fillable PDF)
    • Confirmation Retreat Permission Form (Fillable PDF)
    • Confirmation Spiritual Activity Options (PDF)
    • First Quarter Mass Attendance Log (PDF)
    • Confirmation for Adults

    For adult Catholics who have been baptized and celebrated their first Communion but have not yet been confirmed, we have a process to prepare the person for confirmation.


    Contact Dennis Sylva for more information.

  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

    The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process by which a person (adult or youth) enters into full communion with the Catholic Church. RCIA is for those who want to enter into full communion in the Catholic Church by receiving all of the sacraments of initiation: baptism, the Eucharist, and confirmation. A person may have been baptized but not have received the Eucharist and Confirmation. In such a case, a person is called a candidate. A person who has not been baptized is called a catechumen. Both are welcome to explore in RCIA the Catholic faith in order to discern if they wish to fully enter into communion with the Catholic Church by receiving those sacraments of initiation that they have not yet received.

    The process is one in which the person attends Sunday Mass and meets with catechists to discuss various aspects of the Catholic faith and various questions that the person has about this faith. The process culminates in the reception into full communion in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil at which time they will receive the sacraments of initiation that they have not yet received.

    Contact Dennis Sylva to learn more.

  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)

    The Rite of Christian Initiation is also available for children who have not received any or all of the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion. The process is the same as that for the initiation of adults, however it is done in age-appropriate ways for children and youth.


    Contact Dennis Sylva for more information.

  • Matrimony/Marriage

    The sacrament of holy matrimony is a special covenant. Just as with other sacraments, there is preparation that needs to occur.


    Ccontact Dennis Sylva to schedule and initiate the preparation process.

  • Anointing of the Sick

    Anointing of the Sick is offered during the 8:15 a.m. Mass each first Friday and first Saturday of the month. Anointing is also available  individually when health situations are such that anointing would be beneficial.


  • Funerals – Rite of Christian Burial

    We support the families of our departed brothers and sisters in Christ. Funerals should be scheduled through the parish office. 


    Email the parish office for more information or call 414-771-4626.


    See information from the Wisconsin Catholic bishops on end-of-life decisions, including medical care and funerals.

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