St. Joseph Shrine Parish, Brooklyn at 8743 US-12, Brooklyn, MI 49230 US - General Information

Confirmation of grade 10 and up*:  Generally, we start a new group every other year. We are in the second year of preparation this year.  If you are an adult seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, contact Anne Williams.

First Communion-2nd grade and up*:  Generally, it is at the second grade level when First Holy Communion is received.  Your child should have been enrolled and attending our Religious Formation classes at least since first grade.  For older children, contact Diane Dover for more information.  If you are an adult seeking First Communion, please contact Anne Williams.

Reconciliation-2nd grade and up*:  First Reconciliation (Penance or Confession) is to be received prior to First Communion.  Contact Diane Dover for older children and Fr. Carl Simon for adults.  Continuing Penance or Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 pm in the church, or by appointment.

Convert Instruction:  For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion for Adults, the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) or sometimes referred to as conversion to Catholicism, contact Anne Williams for more information.

Matrimony: Generally there is a period of nine months during which couples prepare themselves to receive this sacrament.  Call our parish office for details and to schedule your wedding date.  If either party has been previously married there is a required procedure that must be followed to obtain a Declaration of Freedom to marry again in the Catholic Church.  For more details on Annulments read the articles on the About Page and then contact Diane Dover or Fr. Carl Simon.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:  Prior to surgery or other need, call the Parish office for your request.  Otherwise, it is celebrated quarterly at Mass for those who desire this Sacrament.  Keep watch in our Bulletins for those dates and times.