Baptism of Infants
Infant baptisms (up to 6 years of age) are celebrated on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 9:00 a.m. in Spanish and the 4th Saturday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in English, except during Advent and Lent when no baptisms are held. We suggest you call the parish office to make sure the hasn't been any changes before planning a baptism.
Parents and Godparents must attend the baptism preparation class. If the class is taken outside of our parish, the parents and godparents MUST present a letter or certificate as proof of class taken. Baptism preparation classes are held in the Front Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in English and the 3rd Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Spanish.
The role of a godparent is to help you in raising your child in the Catholic faith as representatives of the faith community. We encourage you to choose godparents who will take their role seriously. Your child may have no more than two legal godparents. (Any others should be considered witnesses and they will not be a formal part of the ceremony or listed on the baptismal certificate).
Only one male or one female godparent or one of each sex.
Godparents MUST be at least 16 years of age.
The Godparents MUST be CATHOLIC, be baptized, have received First Holy Communion and Confirmation. (We require copies of the certificates). If they are married, they MUST be married in the catholic Church (we require a copy of the marriage certificate from the church). If they are not married, they MUST be single, not living together with someone as husband and wife nor in "common law marriage" situation.
All copies of certificates and forms MUST be turned in at least one week prior to baptism. If we do not have all the necessary documents before the day of baptism, then your child's baptism will be postponed until the next available day.
Parents and Godparents must attend the baptism preparation class. If the class is taken outside of our parish, the parents and godparents MUST present a letter or certificate as proof of class taken. Baptism preparation classes are held in the Front Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in English and the 3rd Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Spanish.
The role of a godparent is to help you in raising your child in the Catholic faith as representatives of the faith community. We encourage you to choose godparents who will take their role seriously. Your child may have no more than two legal godparents. (Any others should be considered witnesses and they will not be a formal part of the ceremony or listed on the baptismal certificate).
Only one male or one female godparent or one of each sex.
Godparents MUST be at least 16 years of age.
The Godparents MUST be CATHOLIC, be baptized, have received First Holy Communion and Confirmation. (We require copies of the certificates). If they are married, they MUST be married in the catholic Church (we require a copy of the marriage certificate from the church). If they are not married, they MUST be single, not living together with someone as husband and wife nor in "common law marriage" situation.
All copies of certificates and forms MUST be turned in at least one week prior to baptism. If we do not have all the necessary documents before the day of baptism, then your child's baptism will be postponed until the next available day.
First Penance and First Communion
The sacrament of Eucharist is celebrated along with the sacrament of Reconciliation at the end of the 2nd grade. Sacramental preparation begins in the 1st grade and enrollment in Faith Formation is required during both years of this two-year preparation period.
To learn more about receiving the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation at the end of the 3rd grade, contact the parish office or visit the Faith Formation.
To learn more about receiving the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation at the end of the 3rd grade, contact the parish office or visit the Faith Formation.
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated at the end of the 8th grade. Sacramental preparation begins in the 7th grade and enrollment in Faith Formation. To learn more about receiving the sacrament of Confirmation at the end of the 8th grade, contact the parish office or visit the Faith Formation.
Holy Orders
The sacrament of Holy Orders confers upon men the grace and spiritual power to celebrate the sacraments as ordained ministers of the Catholic Church. The same sacrament is administered in three degrees, each with a higher sacramental effect for the ordained minister: first deacon, then priest, and finally bishop. The bishop receives the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders, and is able in turn to administer all seven sacraments, through his succession to the apostles. The priest shares in the ministry of the bishop and serves at his discretion, administering the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick and, with special permission, Confirmation. The deacon is ordained for service to the church, and can administer the sacraments of Baptism and Marriage. Deacons can be married at the time of their ordination. (CCC 1536 - 1600).
If you feel called to the vocation of the priesthood, diaconate, or a religious order, contact the parish office or visit the Diocese of Sacramento website.
If you feel called to the vocation of the priesthood, diaconate, or a religious order, contact the parish office or visit the Diocese of Sacramento website.
Marriage
Couples planning to be married at St. Joseph must FIRST contact the parish office and arrange to meet the pastor, and then receive some form of marriage preparation approved by the Diocese of Sacramento. Approved marriage preparation programs includes: Engaged Encounter and Marriage Preparation Sessions held within a Roman Catholic parish. Engaged Encounter offers a weekend marriage preparation program. It is designed to help engaged couples self-reflect, communicate, understand their sexuality, etc. The main thrust of the weekend is personal reflection and dialogue. The retreat is offered five times per year at local retreat center. For more information and to register go to Catholic Engaged Encounter.
Anointing of Sick
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. Where once it may have been reserved for individuals who were near death and preparing for passing over to eternal life, hence its former name of Extreme Unction or Last Rites, today it is administered to those who fall seriously ill and are seeking restoration to health through the special grace of this sacrament. (CCC 1499 - 1532).
The sacrament may be celebrated in the context of a Mass, or on its own, depending on the needs of the individual who is sick. If the individual is not able to come to the church, the sacrament may be celebrated in their home. Whether celebrated in a Mass, or on its own in church or at the person's home, the individual may be surrounded and supported by other members of the Christian community sharing in the prayer of faith.
Contact the parish office if you or someone you know needs to receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. For emergency calls of the sick and dying please call our new telephone, (530) 812-2266. For Mass intentions, or if you would like a prayer request to be included as an Intercessory Prayer during an upcoming liturgy, please contact the parish office.
The sacrament may be celebrated in the context of a Mass, or on its own, depending on the needs of the individual who is sick. If the individual is not able to come to the church, the sacrament may be celebrated in their home. Whether celebrated in a Mass, or on its own in church or at the person's home, the individual may be surrounded and supported by other members of the Christian community sharing in the prayer of faith.
Contact the parish office if you or someone you know needs to receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. For emergency calls of the sick and dying please call our new telephone, (530) 812-2266. For Mass intentions, or if you would like a prayer request to be included as an Intercessory Prayer during an upcoming liturgy, please contact the parish office.