St. Joseph Marello parish is committed to bringing God's grace to you through the Sacraments. We have programs appropriately tailored for the differing needs of different ages. Most of all, we're here to help. You'll find contact information below. Please call 916-786-5001 with questions. 

Baptism of Children
Infancy through Pre-school

Congratulations as you prepare to celebrate the Baptism of your child. Here you will find the basic requirements that are required before setting a date for the Baptism.

Baptisms are celebrated on the second Saturday of every month at 10:15 AM.

The following documents will help you as you prepare for this important step in the life of your child. Please download the files by clicking on the links below:

- Baptism Information
- Baptism Registration
- Godparent Verification

Baptism of Children
1st through 5th grade

Please register your children in the K-6’s Family Faith Formation Program. Please contact Katerina Austin at [email protected], who will help place your children in the appropriate class to prepare for Baptism.

Baptism of Children
7th through 8th grade

Please contact Katerina Austin at sjmfamilyfaithformation @gmail.com or 916-872-1030 and she will help guide your children towards the Sacraments of Initiation.

Baptism of High School Students

Please register students in High School Youth Ministry by emailing Katerina Austin at [email protected] 

Baptism of Adults and
Reception into the Catholic Church

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA, click here) is a ministry that prepares adults (18+ years) for the Sacraments of Baptism (unless already baptized in a Christian church), Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. Sessions begin weekly early in the Fall and conclude in late May. Sacraments are received at the Easter Vigil, the evening before Easter Sunday. For more information, contact Bob Porter at [email protected]
 

Canon Law

The Catholic Church respects the Lord Jesus Christ's command to baptize all nations "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Mt 28:19). Please click the button below to learn more.