Baptism

Parents who wish to have their children baptized may attend a Baptism Seminar conducted every first Wednesday of the month at 8pm. They may then register their children for Baptism by submitting the seminar participation certificate along with the couple’s marriage certificate obtained from the Church. If the child’s godparents do not belong to the parish, a letter must be submitted.
The Baptism ceremony is conducted every Thursday at 4.30pm. Parents are expected to report by 4.00pm.

Reconciliation

Priests are available for confession before, during and after services and on special request.

Holy Eucharist

Children who wish to receive Holy Communion must be enrolled for Catechism classes. Children complete their First Confession late in Grade 3 and receive their First Holy Communion in Grade 4.

Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation is administered only to those who are enrolled for the Catechism classes. Preparations for Confirmation begin in Grade 7 and students receive the Sacrament of Confirmation usually during Pentecost which coincides with the end of Grade 8

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing may be given to members of the Parish who are sick. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment to meet the Priest or request a visit from the Priest.

Matrimony

Our parish conducts Marriage Preparation Courses regularly for couples who intend to get married within the next six months. The dates and times for the course will be announced in the Parish Notices section.

Couples who wish to get married at St. Joseph’s Cathedral may refer to the following guidelines.
Documents to be submitted:

• Baptism Certificate
• Confirmation Certificate
• N.O.C. (No objection Certificate or Freedom to Marry Certificate)
• Marriage preparation course certificate.

*Note that the NOC certificate has a six month validity period.

An appointment must be booked for a meeting with the priest, in order to have the pre-nuptial enquiry. The couple is responsible for wedding arrangements such as choir, church decoration, Mass booklets etc. The choice of readings and printing of Mass booklets must be done in consultation with the priest.