SACRAMENTS
St. Joseph's celebrates the sacrament of baptism for infants at weekend liturgies and the first Sunday of each month at a communal celebration. We embrace the opportunity to share our baptismal call with all.
Parents who wish to have a child baptized at St. Joseph the Worker must be registered as parishioners and attend a Baptism class before Baptism. Parents are encouraged to attend Baptism before the birth of their baby. To register, call the Parish Office at 763-425-6505 no later than one week prior to the class.
We offer different preparation options:
If you are baptizing your first baby, baptism classes are typically held on the third Monday of every other month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Upcoming classes are:
| Aug. 20, 2007 |
Feb. 18, 2008 |
| Oct. 15, 2007 |
April 21, 2008 |
| Dec. 17, 2007 |
June 16, 2008 |
If you are baptizing a second baby and you have previously attended a Baptism class at St. Joseph the Worker, baptism classes are held from 6:30 - 7:30 on the following upcoming dates:
| Aug. 20, 2007 |
Feb. 18, 2008 |
| Oct. 15, 2007 |
April 21, 2008 |
| Dec. 17, 2007 |
June 16, 2008 |
The Community of St. Joseph the Worker does not baptize during Lent. Exceptions are made in case of emergency.
Special arrangements can be made for children of school age or adults who wish to be baptized. Please call Ruth Fleming, Director of Faith Formation at (763)425-9801 ext. 230, or email her at ruth@sjtw.net for more information.
CHILDREN’S SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
For initial sacramental celebrations, students need to attend the parish Faith Formation program or an approved Archdiocesan Catholic school a minimum of one year prior to the year in which they will begin preparation for the sacrament:
This means that those who wish to celebrate the sacrament of Eucharist in 2nd grade, need to attend during 1st grade. Likewise students should attend during 3rd grade, if they wish to celebrate Reconciliation in 4th grade. Teens wishing to begin preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation need to attend during 9th grade. Confirmation is a two year preparation program beginning in 10th grade with celebration of the sacrament at the end of 11th grade year.d
Parents are the primary catechists of their children and are asked to partner with the parish in preparing their student for sacraments. Because sacraments are celebrated as a community, it is important that students enter more fully into the life of the parish community during their preparation.
Students who wish to celebrate a sacrament must attend Faith Formation at the parish during the year(s) of their preparation for that sacrament. Students who attend an Archdiocesan approved parochial school may receive Faith Formation through their school. Both Catholic school and parish Faith Formation students prepare for the sacraments together at the parish through a series of meetings, retreats, and use of materials provided by the parish.
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As Eucharistic people, we celebrate the sacrament of Eucharist every weekend during our liturgies and on most weekdays: Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 am and Fridays at 6:30 am. Eucharist is always offered under both species. Homebound Eucharist Ministers are available to bring Eucharist to your home. Please call the parish office (763)425-9801 to make arrangements.
In addition to attending an approved Faith Formation program, preparation for 1st Eucharist consists of a mandatory Parent Session, a Parent-Child Workshop, and completion of sacramental preparation materials.
PARENTS with students preparing for First Eucharist are required to:
1. Attend a Parent Session for sacramental preparation in order to deepen your understanding of the Sacrament and to explore ideas for celebrating Eucharistic themes in the home. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION. Please plan to attend the following session offered at 7:00 p.m.:
Thursday, February 21, 2008
OR Monday, February 25, 2008
2. Attend a Parent and Child First Eucharist Workshop. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION. This workshop will be offered twice from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.:
Monday, February 11, 2008
OR Thursday, March 6, 2008
Please register for the workshop of your choice on the Sacramental form which you will receive through the Elementary Faith Formation program. Childcare is provided by registration.
3. Typically, reception of the sacrament occurs in the spring of the year at one of the weekend liturgies. Please register for the liturgy of your choice on the Sacramental form which you will receive through the Elementary Faith Formation program.
Parents with students who are 3rd grade and older, that have not yet prepared for First Eucharist need to contact Ruth Fleming, Director of Faith Formation (763)425-9801, x230 to arrange for preparation.
The Community of St. Joseph's celebrates the sacrament of Reconciliation regularly throughout the year. Each Saturday at 4:00 p.m. the sacrament is offered on an individual basis.
Students at St. Joseph the Worker typically prepare for and receive the sacrament of Reconciliation during 4th grade. During their Faith Formation classes, each student is given a more in-depth understanding of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and is readied to receive the sacrament individually with a priest in the spring of 4th grade.
In addition to attending an approved Faith Formation program, preparation for 1st Reconciliation consists of a mandatory Parent Session, a Parent-Child Workshop, and completion of sacramental preparation materials.
PARENTS with students preparing for First Reconciliation are required to:
1. Attend a Parent Session for sacrament preparation in order to deepen understanding of the sacrament and to receive ideas for developing a spirit of forgiveness and healing within family life. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION. These sessions will be offered 7:00 p.m. on:
Monday, October 8, 2007
OR Thursday, October 11, 2007
2. Attend a Parent and Child Reconciliation Workshop. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION. These workshops will be offered 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on:
Thursday, January 10, 2008
OR Thursday, January 17, 2008
3. Typically, reception of the sacrament occurs in the Lenten season. Please register for the celebration time of your choice on the Sacramental form which you will receive through the Elementary Faith Formation program.
Parents with students who are 5th grade and older, that have not yet prepared for First Reconciliation need to contact Ruth Fleming, Director of Faith Formation (763) 425-9801, x230 to arrange for preparation.
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St. Joseph's usually celebrates Confirmation late spring of the student’s 11th grade year with the Bishop. Adults seeking Confirmation should contact Ruth Fleming, Director of Faith Formation at (763)425-9801 ext. 230.
Tenth and eleventh grade years are considered the immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates who are in 11th grade or older are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation upon completion of all requirements specified by the parish.
Candidates who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to meet the following requirements:
1. Make time to pray each day.
2. Attend and participate fully in weekly Liturgy.
3. Fully participate in the Life Teen Program.
4. Experience what it means to serve others by volunteering a minimum of 30 hours confirmed (See Volunteer Hours for details).
5. Participate in two retreats: Attend the Tenth Grade Confirmation Retreat and one other retreat experience. Most young people use TEC as their second required retreat. The Youth Minister must approve retreats outside of the parish.
6. Attend Confirmation Super Sundays.
7. Complete the Sponsor/Candidate Program.
8. Interview with a member of St. Joseph the Worker's parish community. Teens must have the completed Confirmation packet with them at the interview.
9. Write a letter to the Bishop describing your preparation and readiness for Confirmation.
Our Confirmation date for 2008 is Monday, April 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Basilica in Minneapolis.
Super Sundays:
Super Sundays are held in the afternoon, prior the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Liturgy. Super Sundays are the immediate preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation.
2007-2008 Super Sunday Schedule: (all times are 3:30-5:15 unless noted otherwise)
Grade 10 Super Sunday Schedule
December 2
February 3
April 13
Grade 11 Super Sunday Schedule
October 7
January 13
April 27 (Confirmation Rehearsal 6:30-8:30 pm)
Confirmation Celebration April 28 at 7:00 pm at the Basilica in Minneapolis.
Volunteer Hours:
Service is a vital part of Christian living. To follow Christ’s example we must learn how to pour out our very lives for one another. As part of our preparation for Confirmation, we will explore how to be Christ for, and see Christ in, others.
Liturgy Volunteer Hours: (5 Hours, Minimum)
There may not be any better tangible example of our Lord’s sacrifice than in the Mass. In order to draw an understanding of this Mystery it is not enough to merely attend, we are called by the Church into a “full, conscious, and active, participation” in the Mass.
To help our teens realize this goal each candidate will be required to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours in Liturgy or Para-liturgy services. Hours may be accumulated in any of the following ministries: Alter Server, Lector, Hospitality, Projection, Choir, or Liturgy of the Word for Children, Liturgy of the Hours (10th Grade Retreat), or other Para-liturgy services. You must sign up in advance to be a part of these ministries and some training may be required before you begin to accumulate volunteer hours. To sign up, contact Aaron Carpenter or Tarri Nelson in the main office or Barry in the FF Office.
Corporal Works of Mercy: (15 Hours, Minimum)
Another way that we learn to serve Jesus is by serving others. In the Gospel of Matthew (Mt 25:34), Jesus gives us practical (and specific) instruction on how we are to serve others with love and compassion. These Corporal Works of Mercy flow naturally out of our maturing faith and allow us to join in His redemptive Grace.
Most teens find this type of stewardship very rewarding on both a personal (sense of accomplishment) and spiritual level (helping others). Each Confirmation Candidate will be required to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours that ministers to the corporal needs of others. The following list is just a small sample of the ministries that qualify for this type of service: Feed My Starving Children, CROSS Food shelf, Loaves and Fishes, Mary’s Place, Habitat for Humanity, Families Moving Forward, Thanksgiving Baskets, Meals on Wheels, visits to nursing homes, etc.
Note: Student Leaders for the Summer Stretch program or Students participating in a summer Missions program (after their 9th or 10th Grade year) can earn from 13-20 “Corporal” service hours.
Other Volunteer Hours: (10 Hours, Maximum)
To round out the 30 total hours of volunteering we want to recognize our teen’s involvement in a variety of opportunities both within and outside of St. Joseph The Worker that work to build a stronger community. Candidates may accumulate up to 10 hours of volunteer service from any of the ministries listed above or in (approved) programs at school, or with the wider community. Some examples of this type of service are: Retreat Volunteer, Mayhem Lock-in Leader, Faith Formation Aid, Peer to Peer Volunteer, NHS volunteer hours, Cancer awareness events, Humane Society, Salvation Army, etc. You must get approval from the Faith Formation Office before you log volunteer hours from an activity that you would like to perform but is not listed above
Candidates may begin to accumulate volunteer hours for Confirmation beginning in May of their 9th grade year. Students are responsible for maintaining an accurate log and tracking their own volunteer hours.
Confirmation Reminders….
2007-2008 Deadlines
| Confirmation Volunteer Hours |
March 01, 2008 |
| Know Your Catholicism Packet |
March 01, 2008 |
| Confirmation Information Sheet |
March 01, 2008 |
| Retreat Requirements |
March 01, 2008 |
| Letter to the Bishop |
March 01, 2008 |
| Service Reflection Letter |
March 01, 2008 |
| Confirmation Sponsor Letter |
March 15, 2008 |
Volunteer Opportunities: (Winter 2008)
Retreat Options:
TEC Retreat Dates:
#301 January 19-21
#302 February 16-18
#303 March 15-17*
NET Retreat Dates:
January 25-27
February 8-10
February 22-24
March 7-9*
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ADULT BAPTISM, EUCHARIST, RECONCILIATION AND CONFIRMATION
Any questions should be directed to Ruth Fleming, Director of Faith Formation.
| RCIA -- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults |
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The process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is designed for adults who have never been baptized. An adaptation of the Rite is offered for those who were baptized in another faith tradition who would now like to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. This process begins in the fall and continues through the Easter season. The reception of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist is celebrated at the Easter Vigil.
The R.C.I.A. journey here at St. Joseph the Worker begins with a time of personal and faith inquiry. Second, those involved within the journey begin a deeper exploration of their relationship with God, the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church, and God's word among us in Scripture. The third stage begins a time of personal reflection and preparation in anticipation of full reception into the Catholic faith community.
On Holy Saturday, the climax of the candidate's initiation takes place during the Easter Vigil, at which time the Sacraments of Initiation are celebrated. The process continues with an examination of the process and an opportunity to deepen the faith experience. R.C.I.A. is a continuous process that never really ends as far as the parish community is concerned.
For more information or to register, call Ruth Fleming, Director of Faith Formation at 763-425-9801 ext. 230, or email her at ruth@sjtw.net.
Some topics we will cover during the year include:
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Tour of the Church: More than just a building |
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The Role of the Bible in the Catholic Church |
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Jesus - A Personal Encounter |
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Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation & Anointing of the sick |
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What does it mean to be Catholic? The Creed: Fundamental Beliefs |
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A Walk Through the Mass |
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Mary & the Saints |
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Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism and Confirmation |
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What Can I do to Deepen my faith? Prayer |
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Authority in the Catholic Church & Conscience |
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Sacraments of Vocation: Marriage & Holy Orders |
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The Beatitudes: Living out Your Faith |
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Holy Eucharist |
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Transfiguration: Making our Lives Anew |
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Discernment of Your Spiritual Gifts |
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Social Justice: Catholic to the Core |
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O.C.I.C.
(Order of Christian Initiation for Children) |
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This process is designed for children who have never been baptized, those who were baptized in another faith tradition who would now like to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church, or those children who have not been participating in the sacramental life of the Church. Parents and children will attend sessions together with a coordinator and catechists. In their groups, families will meet God in many different ways - through their catechists, books, songs, liturgies, prayers, Commandments, sacraments, Scripture, videos, art/craft projects, etc. .
Because of the serious nature of the life-long decision involved, marriage preparation is very important. As a result, the Archdiocese has set in place a process of marriage preparation. This process includes filing the necessary paperwork, attending a pre-marriage seminar, completing a couple inventory and reviewing the results. This can be a lengthy process; therefore couples should begin this process at least 12 months in advance of their desired wedding date.
Marriage Preparation Information Sessions are typically offered every other month on the 3rd Monday. Registration is required; contact the Parish Office at (763)425-6505 to register.
Upcoming sessions are:
July 16, 2006 Jan. 22, 2007
Sept. 25, 2006 March 19, 2007
Nov. 20, 2006 May 21, 2007
The community of St. Joseph the Worker is happy to help you prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage whether you are celebrating your wedding here at St. Joseph or elsewhere. St. Joseph's will also help couples in the process of planning the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. Couples will be able to work with our liturgist to prepare for their marriage ceremony.
For those who have been married before or who are concerned their marriage may not be recognized by the Catholic Church, please contact Ruth Fleming, Director of Faith Formation, or Fr. Mike Sullivan, Pastor.
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The Catholic Community of St. Joseph the Worker gladly welcomes and supports all of those called to religious life or vocations. There are opportunities for religious commitments regardless of age or marital status. Please call Fr. Mike Sullivan for more information. He can be contacted through the parish office.
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This sacrament is offered throughout the year with special communal celebrations scheduled twice a year. For immediate scheduling of this sacrament please call our parish office.
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