The Pre-Jordan Classes at St. Patrick Church are for the special purpose of preparing expectant parents for the baptism of their babies.  Participation by parents in this ministry is a prerequisite for a child's baptism.  Godparents are strongly encouraged to attend it at all possible.

There are two classes in the series, usually held on the second and third Mondays of each month, except in August and December.  Advance registration is required and an be done by calling the parish office.  It is suggested that arrangements for attendance at the Pre-Jordan Classes be made three months prior to the baby's due date.

Our Pre-Jordan Classes ministry, in its present format, has been part of our parish for 10 years.  The classes are conducted by parishioners from St. Patrick Church.  The purpose of this ministry is to have the prospective parents review their own faith and to help them to be ready to share that faith with their child.

A major need for the Pre-Jordan Classes ministry at this time is for more parishioners to volunteer to help conduct the classes.  Our Director of Religious Education, Marianne Kane would be pleased to discuss what is entailed in being a worker in this ministry.  If you would like information, please call Marianne at her office on weekdays at (610) 444-2214.

If you are aware of any expectant parents, please share this stewardship of time and talent by telling them about the Pre-Jordan Classes.  If you are expecting a baby who will be baptized at St. Patrick Church, call our parish secretary, Rose Marie Oram, at (610) 444-4364, or the ministry's contact family, Susan and Joe Casavant, at (610) 347-2912.