Welcome to St. John the Baptist in Fort Lauderdale!
Mass Cancelled on THURSDAY DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON
Office Closed Wednesday & Thursday
8:45am
8:45am Saturday Mass
5pm Vigil Mass
7:30am, 9am (livestreamed on Facebook & Website)
10:30am, Noon, 5pm
Each Saturday & First Friday from 3:45pm - 4:45pm
First Friday from 9:15am - 5pm
Other Fridays from 9:15am - Noon
In the northeast corner of Fort Lauderdale, we are truly blessed to experience Catholic family living at St. John the Baptist parish. With our beautiful parish, spacious parish hall and inviting Rectory/Office building, and approximately 1,200 participating members, the environment for growth in holiness is offered to all who seek a personalized approach to formation and living our cherished Catholic faith.
Welcome to St. John the Baptist
As Pastor of St. John the Baptist, I hope you will join us at Mass each weekend. If you are new to the area, please checkout this video that shows the beauty of our church.
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The Catholic faith is rich in history and tradition, from Jesus giving authority to Saint Peter the Apostle (the first Pope) right up through the modern age. Go deeper into your faith to learn about the saints, the clergy, Catholic social teaching, works of mercy, the Mass, the Sacraments and popular Catholic devotions.
The saints led exemplary lives and their example can help us be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
Understanding the role of the ordained clergy which is our bishops, priests and deacons.
Learn more about the dignity of the human person and our duty to others
Learn about the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, which all Catholics are compelled to provide for the poor. Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, etc.
Discover the elements of Mass including Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist
Learn about the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and the grace they impart
The Rosary helps us reflect on the life of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
From the Divine Mercy to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, our faith is filled with powerful devotions
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Parish is offering a unique opportunity to deepen your spiritual life through the proven and timeless teachings of St. Francis De Sales. This is a practical guide for lay people pursuing holiness. Join us Mondays at 2pm in the Parish hall as we discuss prayer, participation in the Sacraments, and the virutues of humility, patience, gentleness, charity and more. We'll be exploring St. Francis de Sales' seminal work, An Introduction to the Devout Life" each week, using the TAN Classics edition (available at Amazon.com). Weekly classes begin June 3rd and there is no cost to participate.
We hope you find our website insightful and information about the Catholic faith and about activities in our parish. Here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Contact the Church Office at (954) 771-8950
Contact the Church Office at (954) 771-8950
At Saint John the Baptist, we offer children’s religious education classes. Learn More