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      • Adoration
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      • Lector
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        • Children's Christmas Choir
        • Cantors
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        • Handbell Choir
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        • Sunday Night Ensemble
        • Children's Liturgy for Christmas
      • Sacristans
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    • Lent, Holy Week & Easter
      • Lent
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      • Stations of the Cross
        • Outdoor Stations Map
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      • 7 Church Pilgrimage
      • Triduum for Kids
      • Fast, Pray & Give Alms
      • St. Joseph Table
  • Formation
    • National Eucharistic Revival
      • Eucharistic Revival
    • Adults
      • Scripture Studies
        • Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible
      • Be Formed
      • FORMED.org
      • Resources for Gender Issues
      • Q&A with Fr. Bill
    • OCIA
      • Want to be Catholic? OCIA
      • Catholics Returning Home
    • High School
      • St. Joseph Youth Ministry
    • K-8 Registration
      • K-8 Liturgical Ministry Sign Up
      • K-8 RE Registration
      • K-8 RE Payment
    • Religious Ed (K-6)
      • Religious Education
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    • Children
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    • Get Involved
      • Getting Involved Form
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      • Protecting God's Children
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    • Administration
      • Finance Committee
      • Pastoral Council
      • School Advisory Board
    • Outreach & Support
      • Prayer Hot Line
      • Grief Support Group
      • St. Joseph the Worker
        • Welcome Refugees
      • St. Vincent De Paul
      • Community Kitchen
      • Blood Drive
      • Nursing Home
      • Retrouvaille
    • Groups & Organizations
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        • Unplanned
        • Motherhood
        • LIFE in Illinois
      • Knights of Columbus
        • Kane County Cougars
      • Legion of Mary
        • Officers
        • Rosary Rally
      • St. Joseph Cursillo
        • Grouping
    • Youth Ministry
      • St. Joseph Youth Ministry
        • Youth Service Opportunities
        • Fall Mums
      • SJYM Registration
      • Youth Rosary
      • DISCOVERY Retreat
      • Support Youth Ministry
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    • Event Request Form
    • Jobs
  • GIVE
    • Ways to Give
      • ACH
      • Donate by Mail
    • Online Giving
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    • Basement to the Bell
    • Manna
    • Special Collections
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  • Join Us
    • Mass
      • Mass & Confession Times
      • Mother's Spiritual Bouquet
    • Church & School
      • New Members
      • St. Joseph School
      • Staff
      • Mission & Vision Statement
      • Our History
    • Communication
      • Bulletins
      • How Can We Help
      • Contact Us
      • Website Suggestions
  • Pray
      • Pope Leo XIV Daily Prayer
      • BEHOLD Holy Hour
      • Parish Center Chapel
      • Prayer Resources
      • Sorrowful Mother Novena
  • Worship
    • Sacraments
      • Baptism
      • Holy Communion
      • Confession
      • Confirmation
      • Holy Matrimony
      • Holy Orders
      • Anointing of the Sick
    • Liturgy & Worship
      • Adoration
      • Altar Server
      • Art & Environment (Church Decor)
      • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
      • Funerals Ministry Team and Choir
      • K-8 Liturgical Ministry Sign-Up
      • Lector
      • Music Ministry
      • Sacristans
      • Ushers
    • Lent, Holy Week & Easter
      • Lent
      • Palm Frond Weaving
      • Stations of the Cross
      • 7 Church Pilgrimage
      • Triduum for Kids
      • Fast, Pray & Give Alms
      • St. Joseph Table
  • Formation
    • National Eucharistic Revival
      • Eucharistic Revival
    • Adults
      • Scripture Studies
      • Be Formed
      • FORMED.org
      • Resources for Gender Issues
      • Q&A with Fr. Bill
    • OCIA
      • Want to be Catholic? OCIA
      • Catholics Returning Home
    • High School
      • St. Joseph Youth Ministry
    • K-8 Registration
      • K-8 Liturgical Ministry Sign Up
      • K-8 RE Registration
      • K-8 RE Payment
    • Religious Ed (K-6)
      • Religious Education
      • RE Calendar
      • First Holy Communion
      • Communion Permanent Record Form
    • Confirmation (7-8)
      • Confirmation
      • Confirmation Calendar
      • Confirmation Forms and Documents
    • Children
  • Ministry
    • Get Involved
      • Getting Involved Form
      • Be a Catechist
      • Protecting God's Children
      • Volunteer Eligibility Form
      • PGC Donation
    • Administration
      • Finance Committee
      • Pastoral Council
      • School Advisory Board
    • Outreach & Support
      • Prayer Hot Line
      • Grief Support Group
      • St. Joseph the Worker
      • St. Vincent De Paul
      • Community Kitchen
      • Blood Drive
      • Nursing Home
      • Retrouvaille
    • Groups & Organizations
      • Catholics for Life
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Legion of Mary
      • St. Joseph Cursillo
    • Youth Ministry
      • St. Joseph Youth Ministry
      • SJYM Registration
      • Youth Rosary
      • DISCOVERY Retreat
      • Support Youth Ministry
  • News
      • Bulletins
      • Calendar
      • Event Request Form
      • Jobs
  • GIVE
      • Ways to Give
      • Online Giving
      • SJS Tuition Scholarship Fund
      • Basement to the Bell
      • Manna
      • Special Collections
    • The Sacrament of Baptism

      Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons (and daughters) of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission…”    Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1213)

      If you are an adult seeking the Sacrament of Baptism

      Please contact Rachel Stella rstella@sjpdg.org or CLICK HERE to learn more about the St. Joseph OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) Program

    • Dear Parents,

      Congratulations on the birth of your child!
      The Catholic Christian Community of St. Joseph’s welcomes you, your baby’s godparents, and your family and friends as we celebrate your child’s Baptism.  Parents and godparents have the awesome responsibility as well as the joyful opportunity to teach their child the ways of faith. Indeed, parents are called the “first preachers of the faith” (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church). 

      Where to begin? With prayer! Simply ask God for what you want and need in your own words.  Natural times for prayer are mealtimes and bedtime. You may also want to softly say or sing prayers as you feed, diaper, comfort, or play with your baby. These words will calm your child  - and you, as well! Our Baptism Prep team will share their thoughts on prayer and so much more at your Baptism Prep session.

      We also welcome you to celebrate with our whole parish community each weekend at Holy Mass. As parents, you may be reluctant to bring a young child to Mass out of concern for other parishioners should your baby become fussy or (gasp!) cry. If you like, you can take your baby to the cry room or walk them about the narthex.

      Please be assured that we want you to be with us. Experienced parents understand what you are dealing with and let us assure you that the commotion is more troubling to the parents than anyone else. Your family’s presence reminds us of the vibrancy of our parish. We’re glad you’re here! 

      May you be Blessed for your commitment to bring your child up in the practice of the faith. The community of St. Joseph’s is here to assist you throughout your journey of faith!

      The Baptism Prep Team

    • Baptism Times

      Baptisms are every Sunday at 12:30 PM. The number of infants baptized will be limited to three (3) each Sunday.


      Baptism Preparation Program

      Click Here for information regarding our required Baptism Preparation Program.


      Register at St. Joseph Parish

      Click Here to join us as a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
    • Helpful Links

      • Baptism Preparation Program & Registration
      • Questions asked of Godparents
      • REGISTER at St. Joseph Parish
      • Emmanuella Otiono
        Emmanuella Otiono
        Director of Religious Education
        630-964-0216 x1201
        eotionosjpdg.org
    • Upcoming Classes

      • Baptism Prep Program
        Saturday, June 28, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
        Baptism Prep Program
        Parents wishing to baptize their child are asked to attend a Baptism Preparation Program, run by one of our Baptism Teams
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      • Baptism Preparation Program
        Saturday, July 26, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
        Baptism Preparation Program
        Parents wishing to baptize their child are asked to attend a Baptism Preparation Program, run by one of our Baptism Teams.
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      • Baptism Prep Program
        Saturday, August 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
        Baptism Prep Program
        Parents wishing to baptize their child are asked to attend a Baptism Preparation Program, run by one of our Baptism Teams
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
4801 Main Street • Downers Grove, IL 60515

St. Joseph Parish Center regular office hours:
4824 Highland Avenue • Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-964-0216
Mo-Th 9a-4p, Fri 9a-3p
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