Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church recognizes the existence of Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord. They are the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders). Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier.

Preparing to receive sacraments, at any age, is a process of discernment, prayer, and formation. The Christian Formation Commission and Pastoral Team at Saint Joseph work to help children and adults who are preparing to receive sacraments in the Catholic Church along their journey of formation.

For more information about each sacrament and the formation involved at Saint Joseph Parish, please follow the links in the main navigation menu under Sacraments, or contact our Director of Faith Formation.

Learn more about Catholic Sacraments at USCCB.org.