Sacraments
The Religious Education program for St. Joseph
Parish is combined with SS. John & Bernard
Parish, offering religious instruction and
catechesis for Kindergarten through 8th Grades.
  • Classroom/Home Study Programs
  • Sacramental Preparation for
    First Penance (2nd grade)
    First Holy Communion (2nd grade)
    Confirmation (8th grade)
Go To Office of Religious Education
Page
First Holy Communion
and Confirmation
Please call the Parish Offices, 983-1575, if
someone is in danger of death or is in advanced
age so that a priest can  visit them.  In case of an
emergency, call 983-1575, ext. 8.   If no one
answers, leave a message.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Saint Joseph, Michigan
Baptism
Parents are asked to contact the Parish Office   
at 269-983-1575, ext. 24 to schedule a
pre-baptism interview.
Becoming a Catholic
All who desire to enter the Catholic Church       
are warmly welcomed to do so.  RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults) classes teaching all
aspects of our faith run from September until
Easter, at which point   the candidates and
catechumens enter the Church at the joyful
celebration of the Easter Vigil Mass.  Call the
Parish Office (269) 983-1575,  ext. 24 or email  
at
sjcath1@att.net for more details.
Marriage  
Please contact the Parish office at least six
months before the marriage date to arrange for
marriage preparation and discuss requirements
with the pastor.  Click
here for a pre-wedding
worksheet which is to be filled out and returned
prior to your first meeting with the pastor.
St. Joseph Parish welcomes those who are seeking to receive the
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Classes
are held for new parents, children, youth and adults in basic doctrinal
teaching concerning each of the Sacraments. Candidates are given an
introduction to the spiritual life and the continuing formation of a strong
Catholic faith.
To obtain sacramental certificates for Sacraments received
at St. Joseph Parish, please fill out a Sacramental
Certificate Request Form and return it to the parish office.  
Your request will be processed and a certificate mailed to
you.  Click
here for request form.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick