SERVICES
INFANT BAPTISM
Born with a fallen human nature and tainted by original sin, children also have need of the new birth in Baptism to be freed from the power of darkness and brought into the realm of the freedom of the children of God, to which all men are called. CCC 1250
"Parents, sponsors, and the pastor are to take care that a name foreign to Christian sensibility is not given." CCC 855. Please ensure the meaning of your child's name is not against Christian teachings. We recommend choosing a saint's name or that of a holy man or woman from the Bible or a Christian virtue for your child.
The infant baptism schedule for year 2025 (Sunday) as follows:
| RITE OF BAPTISM @ 1:30PM | PREPARATION SESSION 1 @ 1:30PM (Zoom) For parents and godparent | PREPARATION SESSION 2 @ 1:30PM (AVA SJ room) For parents and godparent | CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 JAN 2025 | 1 DEC 2024 | 29 DEC 2024 | 15 NOV 2024 |
| 6 APR 2025 | 2 MAR 2025 | 30 MAR 2025 | 15 FEB 2025 |
| 13 JUL 2025 | 1 JUN 2025 | 29 JUN 2025 | 15 MAY 2025 |
| 5 OCT 2025 | 7 SEP 2025 | 28 SEP 2025 | 15 AUG 2025 |
| 9 NOV 2025 | 7 SEP 2025 | 28 SEP 2025 | 15 AUG 2025 |
Parents seeking Baptism for their infant or child, please visit our website: St. Joseph’s Church, Bukit Timah. Download the ‘Infant Baptism Registration’ form (under Services>Sacraments>Baptism) and submit your registration with the relevant documents to Parish Secretary.
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ADULT BAPTISM
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
The Catholic way of life introduced to interested adults through a journey of faith formation. This communal process involves a number of carefully planned stages, punctuated by liturgical rites to aid and to assist the inquirers and/or converts toward the Sacraments of Initiation on Easter Vigil at which they can become full members of the Roman Catholic Community.
New journey normally begins two months after Easter.
Please submit your registration:
Extract of Baptism
Should you require an updated extract of baptism for the prenuptial inquiry interview, please complete the form and submit to the Parish Secretary.
CONFIRMATION
The reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” CCC 1285
For confirmation, please Dominic at email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
RECONCILIATION
"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion." CCC 1422
Confessions will be held 15 mins before all weekend Masses in the open foyer of the main Church.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.” CCC 1499
If anointing is required before an operation, please contact a priest of the parish or the Parish Office before admission to hospital.
Pastoral Care in hospitals: Hospital Pastoral Care – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore
HOLY MATRIMONY
"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament." CCC 1601
Marriages
Twelve months prior to your schedule wedding date, contact your parish to check availability and make an appointment with a priest from your parish to start your Marriage Preparation process.
Please visit our Archdiocese website for more information about Holy Matrimony:
https://chancery.catholic.sg/marriages/
Couple Mentor Programme
For engaged and newly married couple, the Couple Mentor Programme provides a six-session, one-on-one journey with a couple mentor from your parish. For more information, email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit: www.cmj.sg
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Primary Catechism
Secondary Catechism
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Pre-Primary Level
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Catholic formation process for children aged 3 to 12 years, grounded in scriptural and liturgical study framed by Maria Montessori’s principles of education.
Saturday from: 12 – 1.45pm (N2 – K2)
Sunday from: 9 – 10.45am (N2-K2)
Contact Person: Theresa or Diana
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Website: http://stjosephatrium.org/
Primary Catechism
The Primary Catechism sessions are run to deepen the faith of our young children and importantly to deepen their relationship with our Lord. Catechism sessions are interactive and experiential to enhance the learning and the development of the spiritual life of our children. All children enrolled in the Primary Catechism sessions will also receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the First Holy Communion by Year 6 of Primary Catechism.
Primary Catechism sessions are held on Saturdays from 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm.
For more information, please visit: https://padlet.com/sjcbtpastoral/primarycatechesis
Registration
Registrations are done on https://mycatholic.sg/welcome
Ensure that there is a child’s myCatholicSG account and a parent’s myCatholicSG being setup.
Secondary Catechism
We prepare our teenagers for the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Secondary 4 level and help to integrate them with the Youth Ministry for their spiritual formation. We meet every Sunday from: 9.30 am – 11.15 am.
Contact Person: Dominic
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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
New journey normally begins two months after Easter. Please submit your registration:
Pastoral Care Services for the Elderly and the Sick
House Blessing
Funeral
Chapel of Resurrection
Columbarium
Mass Intention
Legal Clinic
Pastoral Care Services for the Elderly and the Sick
Parishioners seeking pastoral care for their elderly or sick family member are requested to complete the request form and email to Maggie Chia at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Request for Pastoral ServicesContact UsHouse Blessing
Parishioners seeking house blessing are requested to complete the request form and email to Maggie Chia at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Request for Pastoral ServicesContact UsFuneral
The bereaved family is requested to contact Evelyn Lau at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please have ready a copy of the death certificate for funeral arrangements.
Contact UsColumbarium
For acquisition of niches, please email Evelyn Lau at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Opening Hours for the columbarium :
Mon - Sun: 8.30 am to 8.00 pm
Legal Clinic
Catholic Lawyers Guild
Pro Bono | Legal Clinics | Mediation
What we do
Catholic Lawyers Guild (CLG) Pro Bono Clinics are for the financially poor and disadvantaged, regardless of religious faith or nationality.
How we can help
Areas of Advice
• Family Issues
• Estate
• Employment
• Personal Accident / Injury
• Tenancy Disputes
• Monetary Claims
• Motor and Industrial Accident Claims
Eligibility
You must be facing a legal issue of a personal matter*, for which legal advice has not been sought before, and be unable to afford a lawyer.
*CLG does not provide advice on legal issues in business / professional matters.
Procedure
Register online or email our CLG’s Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for an appointment.
In order for CLG lawyers to assist you better, please provide information / background of your legal matter, and any documents relating to your legal issue.
Your case will be assigned to one of CLG’s volunteer lawyers, who will contact you for your scheduled appointment.
Due to current Covid-19 precautions, all pro bono advice will be done over the phone once the applicant registers.
Visit Website : https://clgsingapore.com/pro-bono-legal-clinic/
