Welcome to this sacred milestone in your child’s journey of faith! At our parish, we walk alongside your family as you prepare to receive the beautiful graces of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion at the end of 3rd grade.

Through in-person sessions and weekly adult formation while your child is in class, we help you catechize your children while building a supportive parish community.

"I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst." — John 6:35

Key Dates & Requirements

• First Reconciliation: First Saturday of December (with a second opportunity on the first Saturday of April)

• First Holy Communion: Fourth Saturday of April

• Baptismal Certificate: Because Holy Communion builds upon the grace of Baptism, please submit a copy of your child's Catholic baptismal certificate to the parish office at registration.

In Holy Communion, we receive the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, uniting our families deeply with Him and His Church. We look forward to partnering with you during this blessed season—please reach out to the parish office with any questions.

Please note that Sacramental Preparation classes (Adapted OCIA, First Communion, and High School Confirmation) are now closed for the current program year, as classes began on August 30th for our one-year curriculum.

While registration for sacraments is closed, children and teens are still warmly invited to participate in our ongoing Faith Formation programs, including Elementary Faith Formation and Life Teen for high schoolers. Please note that while these classes support ongoing spiritual growth, students enrolled in them at this time will not receive a sacrament this year.

High School Confirmation

Welcome to St. Joseph’s High School Confirmation Program! We are so blessed to journey with your family during this sacred time.

A question we frequently hear from parents is, "How long does Confirmation prep take?" While our formal formation process spans one year, we view this not as a single-year requirement, but as a gateway to a lifetime of faith. If we gladly dedicate four years of high school to prepare our youth for their future careers, we should invest even greater care in equipping them for their eternal calling as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Here at St. Joseph’s, we emphasize that receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation is not a "graduation" from religious education. Rather, it is the moment your teen receives the seal of the Holy Spirit, empowering them to live out their Catholic faith with courage and zeal. Our ultimate goal is for your teenager to remain deeply anchored in our parish community, growing closer to Christ through our Youth Ministry across all four years of high school and beyond.

It is a profound privilege to accompany your family as your teen prepares to receive this outpouring of sacramental grace. We look forward to witnessing the fruits of the Holy Spirit in their lives!

Under the patronage of St. Joseph,

Important Links

• Confirmation Sponsor Form (fillable)

Please note that Sacramental Preparation classes (Adapted OCIA, First Communion, and High School Confirmation) are now closed for the current program year, as classes began on August 30th for our one-year curriculum.

While registration for sacraments is closed, children and teens are still warmly invited to participate in our ongoing Faith Formation programs, including Elementary Faith Formation and Life Teen for high schoolers. Please note that while these classes support ongoing spiritual growth, students enrolled in them at this time will not receive a sacrament this year.

Adult Confirmation

Are you an adult (18+ and high school graduate) who has been baptized and received First Communion, but has yet to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? We invite you to complete your initiation into the Catholic Church and grow more fully in faith, understanding, and discipleship.

• Marriage Convalidation: If you are married, your marriage must be convalidated (blessed) in the Catholic Church prior to Confirmation. We are here to support you step-by-step! Please reach out to our Marriage Coordinator, Mrs. Karen Kutac, at weddings@stjhc.church for assistance.

Fall dates classes are closed

Spring class dates TBA

Upcoming Adult Confirmation Mass Dates:

• St. Mark: December 5 at 10:00 AM

• St. Anthony Mary Claret: March 6 at 10:00 AM

• St. Joseph (Honey Creek): May 1 at 10:00 AM

The Sacrament of God’s mercy, where we honestly bring our sins before the Lord and receive forgiveness and healing. Through the grace of absolution, we are restored to right relationship with God and strengthened to turn away from sin. Confession renews the heart and helps us grow in humility and holiness.

Baptism is the gateway to the Christian life, washing away original sin and making us children of God. Through water and the Holy Spirit, we are united to Christ and welcomed into the Church. This sacrament marks the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith.

Please contact Frances Coal francisc@stjhc.church for more information.

Matrimony unites a man and a woman in a lifelong covenant of love and fidelity. Through this sacrament, spouses receive grace to love one another as Christ loves the Church. Marriage is a visible sign of God’s faithful and fruitful love in the world.

Please contact Karen Kutac weddings@stjhc.church for more information.

The Anointing of the Sick brings Christ’s healing presence to those who are ill, suffering, or facing serious health challenges. Through prayer and anointing with oil, the Church asks for strength, peace, and healing of body and soul. This sacrament reminds us that no one suffers alone.

If you need a priest for anointing when somebody is dying and/or funeral arrarmgemnts, please call the church office.

Holy Orders consecrates men to serve the Church as deacons, priests, or bishops. Through this sacrament, they are configured to Christ in a unique way to preach the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and shepherd God’s people. It is a call to lifelong service and self-giving love.

Please contact  Father Chris at frChris@stjhc.church for more information