Baptism

Infant Baptism:
Baptismal preparation classes are held once a month, usually on the second Sunday, from 10:15-11:15 a.m. and are required for the first baby of parents in the parish. Godparents are also invited to attend if they wish. We suggest that this class be taken before the baby arrives. Parents must schedule this class through the parish secretary prior to the second Sunday of the month.

Since all sacraments are public celebrations of the entire parish, we strongly urge that Baptisms take place during one of the weekend liturgies. Exceptions to this must be arranged through the pastor.

Adult Baptism (RCIA):
We extend an open invitation to anyone who wishes to learn more about the Catholic Church and what would be involved in being baptized or making a Profession of Faith to enter into membership in the Roman Catholic Church.

Sessions are held weekly from September until Easter. These meetings begin only as a time of inquiry and information and do not require a final decision until the beginning of Lent (six weeks before Easter).

Reconciliation

Reconciliation is offered every Saturday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. or anytime by appointment with the pastor.

The Communal Celebration of Reconciliation is offered on one of the Sundays during the Advent and Lenten Seasons.

First Reconciliation is celebrated each year by our second graders prior to their First Communion. Preparation for this sacrament is held during the Sunday parish school of religion classes and a preparation class for parents is held annually.

Communion

First Communion:
First Communion is normally celebrated annually in May for our students in the second grade. Preparation for this sacrament is held during the Sunday parish school of religion classes and a preparation class for parents is held annually.

Communion to the Home-Bound or Nursing Care Facilities:
Members of the parish family are commissioned to bring Communion from the parish Eucharist to the home-bound or those in nursing care facilities. Pastoral Care visits by the pastor or the pastoral associate are provided generally on the first Friday of the month to those who request them.

Confirmation

Confirmation is normally celebrated annually in May for our students in the eighth grade. There is a two year preparation for this sacrament and is held during the Sunday parish school of religion classes, as well as once a month on a Sunday evening for the second year of preparation. There is also a preparation class for parents and sponsors annually.

Older students who have not been confirmed can arrange for the Sacrament through the pastor.

Marriage

We request a six-month notification and preparation period for the celebration of this sacrament. Arrangements must be made through the pastor. The preparation consists of a Pre-Cana Day or Engaged Encounter Weekend, as well as a marriage values inventory called Prepare, which is arranged through the pastor. Guidelines for the wedding ceremony are also provided through the pastor.

Anointing of the Sick

Anyone entering the hospital for elective services is asked to schedule this Sacrament through the pastor or the parish office prior to entering the hospital. Normally this Sacrament is celebrated after one of the weekend liturgies, but can be arranged for any time.

Emergency Anointing of the Sick is available at any time.

The communal celebration of Anointing is held on a Sunday during the Advent and Lenten Seasons.