Sacramental Preparation

Preparation for Baptism
Parents are required to take the preparation course before having their child baptized, and are encouraged to attend as soon as they find out they are expecting or planning to adopt a child.

Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Parish Center. 

Baptism classes are held every 3 months, July, October, January, and April.  Check the Preparation dates or bulletin for details.

Baptisms are celebrated during the liturgy or at Noon on assigned Sundays. The dates and times are presented at the Baptism classes, or you may call the office.


Preparation for Eucharist
Planning and preparing for the sacrament of Eucharist is a wonderfully exciting time for both parents and child. The process is simple, yet will require your child's readiness and parental time as a gift to the child.

Families begin this preparation by participating in the Eucharist Preparation Classes scheduled in January. Parents only attend the first session; parent and child attend sessions 2, 3 and 4.

Parents and child work on their First Eucharist book which is provided by the parish, along with helpful resources and ideas.

Families decide the First Eucharist date. Date and time are your choice. (There are no First Eucharist's during Lent, except for Holy Thursday.) Call the Parish office to schedule.

Parents are highly encouraged to attend session 1 even before their child is ready for immediate preparation.

Classes are held in January/February.  Check the Preparation dates or bulletin for details.

Please obtain a copy of your child's baptism certificate if they were not baptized at St. Joseph's and bring to the first class.


Preparation for Reconciliation
When parents sense a readiness for their child(ren) to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Reconciliation Preparation Course is available. 

This is a four week series designed to give parents a greater understanding of the Sacrament of Reconciliation so they can be comfortable in preparing their child. They are encouraged to take the series when their child is between the ages of 8 and 11 years old. Parents may attend even before their child is ready for immediate preparation.

This course is held during the Lenten Season at the Parish Center. See the Preparation dates or bulletin for details.

Anointing of the Sick

The sacrament of the anointing of the sick is available for anyone who is seriously ill or is having surgery.  Please contact: Fr. Terry Rassmussen or Sr. Marjorie Bischoff at the parish office (763)544-3352.


Confirmation
Please see the youth site for details on Confirmation. 

Marriage
Please see the pastor for more information.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) provides a process for adults who are not baptized or were baptized in another tradition and desire to become Catholic. It is also a process for adults who were baptized in the Catholic Church but have not celebrated the sacraments of initiation.

For class schedule or questions, call Mary Greving at 544-3352, ext. 111.