"We cannot comprehend the goodness of God towards us in instituting this great Sacrament of Penance."
Saint John Vianney

Private reconciliation is available at St. John Vianney church every Saturday morning from 9:00-9:30 a.m. or any day by appointment.

Reconciliation times at the other Janesville-Milton Catholic churches
St. Patrick Church: Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.
Nativity of Mary: Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
St. William Church: Saturdays from 8:30-9:00 a.m.
St. Mary (Milton): Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Guide to making a good confession.  Html PDF

Baptisms can be performed as part of a mass or as a separate service after mass. Parents are required to attend baptismal preparation classes which are held on a regular basis. Please contact the parish office at 752-8708 for dates and times.

Those preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage must make arrangements with the pastor at least six months before the wedding date. One party must be a parish member in good standing. The purpose of these six months is so that adequate preparation can take place for this most important event in a person's life.

The process of Marriage Preparation includes FOCCUS, an assessment process with a married couple of the parish, a Diocesan Marriage Preparation Day, and a liturgy planning session. This process is designed to give the couple a broad view of their relationship.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated in communal fashion in the fall of each year. Those suffering from a chronic illness, facing physical challenges or just in need of healing in some aspect of their life are welcome to celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Anytime there is a need for individual celebrations of the Sacrament, please call the parish office for an appointment.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are received in 2nd grade. K-5 Religious Education classes meet Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:15 p.m. If you would like more information or to enroll your child in Saint John Vianney's Religious Education program, please feel free to call Jo Bigelow or Mary Mueller in the Religious Education Office at 755-1476.

Confirmation is received in the fall of the student's senior year. The high school religious education group meets on Tuesday evenings from 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. If you would like more information or to enroll your child in Saint John Vianney's Religious Education program, please feel free to call Jo Bigelow or Mary Mueller in the Religious Education Office at 755-1476.