Baptism Information

 To schedule a Baptism please call the parish office and speak with Father Rose. 

Parents having their first child baptized will need to complete a Baptismal Preparation course before scheduling a baptism.  Parents and godparents are required to take the Baptismal Prep Class together and can register for the class here.   Baptisms are scheduled for members of Saint Joseph's Parish.  

Godparents:  At least one Godparent of the child being baptized is required by Canon Law to be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.  

Confirmation Information

The Sacrament of Confirmation is administered regularly for those having completed 8th grade level CCD or those graduating 8th grade from Peru Catholic School.  For more information or to enroll please contact the parish office or the Director of Religious Education.

Those not having received the Sacrament of Confirmation may contact the parish office to make arrangements to receive the Sacrament. ​

Marriage Information

Marriages should be scheduled 6-8 months before the desired Wedding Date. Each couple will be prepared to enter marriage and meet the requirements for marriages within the Diocese of Peoria.  Please contact the parish office to schedule your initial meeting and wedding date. 

Anchored in John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a great resource to enhance your marriage preparation or improve your marriage.
CatholicMarriagePrep.com provides:
  • Interaction. A trained and certified married instructor couple personally mentors each engaged couple.
  • Flexibility.  This program is particularly effective for today’s busy engaged couples, military couples, couples with irregular schedules, or those separated by distance. Couples work at their own pace, from the comfort of their homes.
  • Communication. Online worksheets foster deep conversations, followed up with personalized feedback from the instructors.
  • Unique and personalized instruction.  Thanks to the one-on-one format, the specific challenges of each couple can be addressed in an intimate and personal way, fulfilling their individual needs (convalidation, inter-religious, re-marriage, blended families and more).
  • Depth.  Couples dig deeply into their relationships with God and each other.  This contemplation enables them to assent to the Church’s teachings, and to begin their new vocation in holiness.
  • Spiritual foundations.  The couple will be equipped with the theological and sacramental aspects of marriage and sexuality.
  • Life-skills.  The course expands on the practical life-skills couples will need throughout their marriage.
For course content, Bishops’ endorsements, and FAQs, click here.
The course is available in English, Spanish and French.

CCD - Religious Education

CCD Registration will take place after all Masses on Sun., Aug. 20, 2017.
Students who will be in first grade through 8th grade should register if not attending Catholic School.

Two options of the same curriculum will be offered beginning this year.
  • IN CLASS SESSION Classes will meet from 5:15—6:30 p.m. at Peru Catholic School. CCD classes begin Wed., Sept. 6th.
  • HOME SCHOOL OPTION Students and parents will work through same curriculum as those attending the classroom sessions. There is a required meeting on Wed., Sept. 6th, at St. Valentine’s Church annex for the distribution of materials. Home school CCD students will have periodic required meetings with the DRE to track progress.

Cost is $100 for one child, $35 for each additional child.
Fees are the same for both In– Class Sessions and Home School Tract.
Fees may be paid at registration. 
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​CCD classes or enrollment at Peru Catholic Grade School is required prior to receiving the Sacraments of First Holy Communion or Confirmation. 

For information please contact our Director of Religious Education, Kristi Bejster. 

Becoming Catholic
​Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Those desiring to become Catholic may enroll in the annual RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), which meets September through Easter.  Those seeking to become Catholic will be received into the Church at Easter.  ​Please contact the parish office for more information.