The Seven Sacraments

Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation, Holy Orders

A sacrament is a material and spoken action which confers divine grace upon a person.

​The practice of the Catholic Church includes seven sacraments. A sacrament is a material and spoken action which confers divine grace upon a person, especially what is called sanctifying grace. 

Baptism

Baptism Guidelines

PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Catholic parents (or parent, if one is not Catholic) of the child to be baptized must be registered members of Saint John the Baptist Parish in Waunakee or Saint Mary of the Lake Parish in Westport.

GODPARENT REQUIREMENTS
At least one Godparent for the child must be:

• Catholic
• 16 years of age
• Confirmed in the Catholic faith

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
First-time parents are required to attend a baptism preparation class. Classes are offered online and in-person. You do not have to complete both. If you have already taken a baptism preparation class, you do not have to take it again. 

Click here to register for Baptism Preparation Online.

In-person classes are held 6:30 PM the first Wednesday of every month.  Both parents are required to attend.  Please call the parish office at 849-5121 x136 to sign up. 

For Spanish Sacrament Prep questions please  call or email Maria Anderson  608-239-1394 manderson@stjb.org.

BAPTISM REQUEST FORM
The Request for Baptism form must be completed and submitted online. Once the form is reviewed you will receive an email confirming your baptism date. Saint John the Baptist and Saint Mary of the Lake celebrate baptisms after each Mass on Saturday and Sunday. ​

Descenso e Impresión

eucharist

Preparing for First Eucharist

• First Eucharist is celebrated in Second Grade.
• Candidates must first complete the Sacramental Preparation Program.
• Visit the Faith Formation website for more information, or Contact Eileen Daley: 849-5121 x174 edaley@stjb.org.

Confirmation

Preparing for Confirmation

• ​Preparation for Confirmation is offered to students in their Junior year of high school.
• Sessions are held Sunday evenings, starting in early Fall.
• ​Visit the Faith Formation website, or, Contact Eileen Daley at 849-5121 x174  edaley@stjb.org.

Marriage

Couples planning a marriage will need to fill out a Marriage Preparation Information Form, or download, print, and complete the form here. 

Anointing of the Sick

A communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sick is offered the first Tuesday of the month at the 8:00 AM Mass. Individuals may request the sacrament at anytime by calling 849-5121. 

Reconciliation

Individual confessions are heard the following days and times:

SAINT JOHN the BAPTIST CHURCH
MON + TUE following  8 AM Mass
SATURDAYS  4 PM

SAINT MARY of the LAKE CHURCH
WEDNESDAYS following  8 AM Mass
SATURDAYS  4:30 PM

Holy Orders

Please ​contact Rev. Msgr. Gunn for more information: jgunn@stjb.org