Sacraments of Initiation
Full adult membership in the Roman Catholic church is achieved with the reception of the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
We would be honored and happy to help you along your sacramental journey. We regularly help children, youth, and adults prepare to receive these important sacraments.
Sacraments of Healing
Reconciliation
Update (Aug 4, 2021): The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also know as Confession or Penance) is returning to our weekly schedule. If you would like to celebrate God’s mercy and forgiveness of sins, please come between 3:00pm and 3:45pm on Saturday to Wilde Lake Interfaith Center. You can also call our offices and schedule an appointment.
First Reconciliation preparation for children
Sacrament of the Sick
In case of an emergency or illness at home, call the parish office 410-964-1425 or the priests’ emergency phone 240-400-0339.
How to make funeral arrangements at St. John’s
Sacraments of Vocation
Holy Orders – Call Fr. Bowen 410-964-1425 x315, gerard.bowen@sjerc.org or Fr. Ferdinand 410-964-1425 x313, ferdinand.ezenwachi@sjerc.org or the Archdiocese of Baltimore Office of Vocations