Sacraments & Worship
Sacraments & Worship
Sacraments at St. Joseph Parish
“The Sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions.”
–Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1131
For general information about the seven Sacraments of the Church, please visit any of the sites below. Specific information about the Sacraments at St. Joseph Parish is presented here.
Baptism
The birth of a child is a major event in the life of any family. On behalf of St. Joseph Parish, we extend to you and your child our warmest welcome!
Baptism is the welcoming of your child into Christ and into the Church. You are the primary teachers of your child. Your child will learn about life, love, God and our Catholic faith from you. By your example and life, your child will learn about your values and beliefs.
The decision to have your child baptized is serious. Baptism is no mere social convention, but the Sacrament in which Christ Himself purifies, justifies and sanctifies (cf. 1 Peter 1:23) your child for eternal life. This decision means that you are choosing to accept responsibility for your child’s early faith formation.
We rejoice with you in the birth of your child and look forward to welcoming them into the Family of God and the communion of the Holy Catholic Church. To assist you we have established a preparation program, begin today by submitting your baptism inquiry here!
Please contact Sr. Rosemary Buttice, ASCJ for information on how to prepare for baptism and other Sacraments for school-age children or adults who have not yet been baptized.
Reconciliation
Second graders enrolled in both Saint Joseph School and the Parish School of Religion are prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. First confessions are generally scheduled in January.
The parish offers many options for confessions on a weekly basis.
Confession Times
- MONDAY: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- SATURDAY: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Holy Communion
Second graders enrolled in both Saint Joseph School and the Parish School of Religion are prepared to receive their First Holy Communion which is typically scheduled for the last Saturday in April.
Confirmation
Students are prepared for Confirmation during their eighth grade year. Students in both Saint Joseph School and in the Parish School of Religion come together for a pre-Confirmation retreat and for the Mass, which is celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis on either a Saturday or Sunday in April or May.
Holy Orders
For anyone discerning a call to the priesthood, two resources are stlvocations.org and Kenrick-Glennon Seminary,
Marriage
In order to schedule a wedding, ordinarily at least six-nine months’ notice must be given to the parish prior to the wedding. Couples are strongly encouraged to refrain from placing a deposit on a reception hall until they have met with the priest or deacon. Weddings are celebrated on Friday evenings at 5:00, 6:00, or Saturdays at 11:00 am or 1:00 pm. You may not arrive any earlier at the church than 1½ hours before the ceremony begins. Weddings are not scheduled in Lent. Wedding rehearsals usually take place at 5:00 or 6:00 pm on Thursday or Friday evenings prior to the wedding.
Please download this document for complete details regarding preparation for a wedding in St. Joseph Parish.
This is the wedding registration form which you may fill in, then print.
Annointing the Sick
Please contact one of the parish priests if you need to arrange for an annointing. If it is after business hours, please note that the parish phone system has an option for “sacramental emergencies.” When calling, you will hear the greeting which says:
“Thank you for calling St. Joseph Parish in Imperial, Missouri. Please listen carefully to the following options: If you need to reach a priest for a sacramental emergency, please press 1.”
Upon pressing 1, your call will be forwarded to the priests’ cell phones.