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 (orparent, 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.
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.
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