Sacraments
Infant Baptism
The sacrament of Baptism is
administered during Mass each month except during Advent and Lent. Parents
attend one class prior to the Baptism. If you are pregnant, planning
adoption or have a new baby, please call the Parish Office to arrange
for these classes and to schedule a date for Baptism.
First Eucharist and First Reconciliation
Programs are held in the Fall
of each year to assist parents in preparing their children for these
sacraments. Watch the Parish Bulletin for details.
Confirmation
The Confirmation program includes
participation in the Parish Youth Program, retreats and social justice
activities. Classes are held for youth and their parents. Youth are
expected to enroll in the junior high religious education program as
pre-Confirmation preparation prior to enrolling in the Confirmation
program as freshman.
Marriage
Those wishing to be married
should contact the pastor one year before the planned wedding. Couples
participate in the Prepare Program and attend a weekend retreat before
the marriage. The liturgical minister assists in preparing the ministry
and selecting music . The sacrament of matrimony is not celebrated during
Advent or Lent.
Vocations
The Vocations Committee fosters
vocations to priesthood, diaconate and religious life. The Committee
meets three times a year.
Annointing of the Sick
Annointing services are held
at local nursing homes two times a year. There is a special annointing
liturgy at the church in the fall of each year. Annointings are also
provided as needed.
Funerals
When a death occurs, parish
staff members are available to assist in preparing the funeral liturgy
and in helping cope with the grief that follows the loss of a family
member. Parish volunteers serve a funeral lunch for families who request
one.
R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults. A program to help adults become Catholic or to help them
prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation.
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