The liturgical life of the Catholic Church revolves around the seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.

The purpose of the sacraments is to make people holy, to build up the body of Christ, and finally, to give worship to God; but being signs, they also have a teaching function. They not only presuppose faith, but by words and object, they also nourish, strengthen, and express it; that is why they are called “sacraments of faith.” The sacraments impart grace, but, in addition, the very act of celebrating them disposes the faithful most effectively to receive this grace in a fruitful manner, to worship God rightly, and to practice charity.

St. John the Baptist Parish invites you if you as an adult  have not received the Sacraments of Initiation-Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.  A common term for an adult coming into the Catholic Church is R.C.I.A.  Contact the parish @ evangelize@stjohnedgar.org

St. John the Baptist Parish invites all parents who are looking to have their child/ren Baptized in the Catholic Church.  Typically parents attend a short class for their first child before the Baptism.  Contact the parish @ evangelize@stjohnedgar.org

St. John the Baptist Parish invites all people who would like to get married to call the parish office to set up a time to meet with the pastor.  715-352-3011 or email @ pastor@stjohnedgar.org

St. John the Baptist Parish invites all people who would like to receive an anointing before a surgery or at other times, call the parish office at 715-352-3011.

St. John the Baptist Parish invites all people who would like to go to confession.  Confessions are available Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm, Saturdays from 3-3:30 pm, Sundays from 8:30-8:50 am or by appointment (715-352-3011).

St. John the Baptist Parish invites all young people who may have a call to the priesthood or religious life to talk to Father Alan.  He can be reached at pastor@stjohnedgar.org