Baptism
Baptisms are regularly scheduled on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. (Due to Covid Baptism's are by appointment only. Call 732-349-0018 x2202)
Confession
The sacrament of Confession is regularly offered Saturday 4-4:45pm and by appointment. Contact the parish office to schedule your appointment 732-349-0018.
First Holy Communion
Children ages 17 years old and younger: In order to be eligible to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, students must have attended two summers of the Summer Religious Education Academy as well as attend the monthly sacrament preparation class leading up to the sacrament.
- To enroll your child in our sacrament preparation and/or with any questions, please call the Office of Religious Education at 732-349-0018, ext. 2225.
Adults ages 18+: Adults interested in receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion prepare through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. More information can be found here.
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation enables the baptized person to be enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit and unites them to the Catholic Church to become true witnesses of Jesus Christ.
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Adult Faith Formation
Confirmation classes for adults are offered several times a year. Watch the bulletins for details. Click the button below to request information for adults wishing to become Catholic or to receive the sacraments.
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Religious Education
Confirmation is typically administered in the spring of 8th grade to students who have been participating in our Religious Education Program. Sacramental prep is also offered for High school students who never completed their sacraments.
OCIA (formerly known as RCIA)
People have chosen to enter the Catholic Church for various reasons. Members of the Church have different understandings of what makes them Catholic or why they are Catholic. However, there is a common thread that binds all Catholics together. Catholics belong to a Christ-centered faith community that views Jesus Christ as the foundation. Catholics share Jesus’ vision and model their lives after Jesus’ example of love. Catholics are called to care for one another and to use their unique gifts and talents for the good of the community and the world.
Parishes welcome new members into the Catholic Church through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA, formerly known as RCIA). This process includes several stages marked by prayer, study, and discussion.
While OCIA is for those who have never been baptized, St. Joseph's Church also has a wonderful process to walk alongside those who have been baptized in another faith or those who wish to complete their initiation into the faith by receiving the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or the Sacrament of Confirmation.
If you or someone you know, would like more information about this process, please contact the Office of Faith Formation at ext. 2225 or the Director Michelle Abi-Yaghi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pre-Cana
Pre-Cana is an opportunity for engaged couples to meet with married couples in a sharing experience, to examine their desires, ambitions, and goals and discuss their attitudes about family, children, faith and money.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered by the priests of our parish to those who are seriously ill, who are undergoing serious surgery or are in great need of God's healing in their lives. When possible, the Sacrament of Reconciliation precedes the sacrament and may be followed by receiving the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.
If you or a family member need or desire to be anointed, please contact the parish office 732-349-0018 ext. 2204
