St. Joseph at 6833 Four Mile Road, Camp Springs, KY 41059 US - Sacrament Information

Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, & Friday 8:00am
Wednesday 6:30pm

Thursday at 8:00am (9:15 a.m. during the school year)

BAPTISM:

Admission to the first of the Sacraments of Initiation is a family and parish event. Parents are making a lasting choice for their child.  To grasp the seriousness of this commitment, parents are asked to contact the Pastor for preparation.  Usually Baptism take place during or after one of the weekend Masses.

FIRST PENANCE AND FIRST COMMUNION:

Children of the Parish who are in the 2^nd grade receive these Sacraments in Parish celebrations.  Meetings are held for parents of 2^nd grade children to help them prepare their children.  Children are catechized through classes at St. Joseph School and through the Wednesday Evening Religious Education (WERE) classes at St. Mary Church, Alexandria.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

Communal Penance Services are scheduled during Advent and Lent.

CONFIRMATION:

Members of the Parish who are in the 7^th or 8^th grade receive the Sacrament of Confirmation from the Bishop in a Parish celebration.  Generally Confirmation is administered every other year.  Parish meetings are scheduled for the candidates as well as for parents and sponsors of the candidates.  A day of retreat is held for those to be confirmed.

Adults who have not been confirmed are invited to come to the Cathedral on the Feast of Pentecost to receive this Sacrament.  Please call the Parish Office if you are an adult who is interested in receiving this Sacrament.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK:

Once annually this Sacrament is administered during the weekend Masses.  Individual Anointing in the home is available upon request.

MARRIAGE:

Couples who wish to be married should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the date they wish to set for their marriage.  Preparation for marriage takes place according to diocesan policies.

COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND:

Call the Parish Office so a time can be arranged to bring Communion to those unable to come to Church.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

Religious formation for parish children not in attendance at a Catholic school is provided in conjunction with the Parish School of Religion of St. Mary Church, Alexandria.  If you wish to register your child, contact the Pastor who will make the necessary arrangements.

INTERESTED IN INQUIRING ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or perhaps joining the Catholic Church, contact the Pastor.  Each fall an Inquiry Class is offered.  For those interested in becoming Catholic, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process takes place within our Parish.

THINK YOU NEED AN ANNULMENT?

Many are confused regarding the Church's teaching on the annulment process available in the Church following a divorce.  If you have questions about what is involved for you or for someone you know, call the Parish Office.

BEEN A WHILE SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN TO CHURCH?