BAPTISM
The family must be registered parishioners for a minimum of two months and practicing members of our Faith Community. A Baptism information folder is available in the church entrance. The parent(s)
will be required to attend a Baptism Class. If you are expecting a baby, you
should try to attend the class as soon as possible. The next class will be
held in 2010 The classes are from 9:00AM to Noon in Sister Joan's Room. Contact Michelle
Whitney for information. (542-9248 ext 21) There are schedules for Baptism preparation classes
for older children who have not received this sacrament and Adult Baptism preparation is offered in our Adult Christian Formation program.
Please call Sister Joan for information about these
programs.
Holy Eucharist
Baptized children who have participated in religious education classes for a
minimum of two years may become candidates for this Sacrament. First Eucharist
is celebrated in the Second or older at Christ the King. The preparation classes
include a Saturday 1/2 day retreat and three evening classes. These classes must
be attended by both a parent/guardian and the child. The children make their
First Eucharist during the regularly scheduled masses one week-end in the
Spring. Please check the RE schedule for dates . Adults
will be prepared in the Adult Christian Formation program. Please call
Sister Joan for information about the adult program.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation 2009
. First Reconciliation sacrament was given
in November 2009.
Children who have received Baptism and are in the fourth grade or older and who
are in the religious education program or attending a Catholic school, may be
candidates for this Sacrament. Preparation classes include a Saturday 1/2 day
retreat and two evening classes. These classes must be attended by the parent/guardian and the child preparing for the sacrament. Reconciliation classes for
children are in the fall. Please check next fall when the new RE schedule
is available.
Confirmation
Classes for High School Candidates RE schedule 2009-2010 High School
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults(OCIA).
OCIA is an extended period of instructions, of listening to the Scriptures, of praying and of observing how Chrisrtians actually live there faith. The Catechumenal process prepares persons for full membership in the Catholic Church.
The process is for adults:
Matrimony
Marriage—Spiritual preparation is the most important preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. Registered, engaged couples are invited to call Mary Meissner at 542-9248 ext. 11 to arrange instruction as soon as they become engaged. A minimum of one year is needed.
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