Sacraments

Baptism

Parents must be registered and active parishioners for a period of six months before seeking to have their children baptized. Attendance at the Baptism Preparation Class is mandatory for the parents before the celebration of the sacrament. Please call the Parish Office to register for the celebration of the Sacrament. Click here to learn more.

Adults seeking Baptism and/or entry into the Catholic Church are invited to participate in the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults process. Please call the Parish Office for more information)

First Communion

Children normally receive First Communion in 2^nd grade as part of Family Faith Formation. If your child is a different age and hasn’t yet had first communion contact us and we will work out an appropriate process. Contact the parish for more information.

Confirmation/OCIA

Young people at least 16 years old should register and actively participate in the Confirmation Preparation process through Family Faith Formation.

Adults seeking to be confirmed must participate in the OCIA process. Call the parish office for more information and to register.

Reconcilliation

Reconciliation is usually available before most Masses and Saturday's from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's. There are also special times for reconciliation during lent and advent.

Anointing of the Sick

There is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient.

Contact the parish office to request a visit.

Matrimony

At least one member of a couple wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony at St. Josephs must be a registered and active parishioner.

Couples must make their marriage preparation a priority in their life. A minimum six-month preparation time is established by Archdiocesan policy and includes several events with the Archdiocese of Duluth and the St. Josephs requiring a significant time commitment on the part of the couple. Those who do not fulfill these requirements will need to postpone their marriage until they are fulfilled in their entirety.