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The sacraments were given to us by Christ himself for our salvation and holiness.
BAPTISM
In the Sacrament of Baptism, we receive sanctifying grace for the first time,
For information about the Sacrament of Baptism for your child for infants through children 7 years of age, go here: stjosephbeltsville.org/baptism. For children age 8 and over, learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) here: stjosephbeltsville.org/rcicssp.
RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST
The Sacrament of Reconciliation restores our relationship with God and gives us the grace to avoid sin. The Sacrament of the Eucharist gives us the grace to be in greater communion with God and to have a fuller life, and it sustains us throughout our lives.
To learn more about First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation for your 2nd grader, visit
Do you have a child older than second grade who has been baptized but needs First Reconciliation and First Communion? Read more about Special Sacramental Preparation (SSP) here:
CONFIRMATION
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, we receive the grace to live out our faith fearlessly. For details about our Confirmation preparation program, see:
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