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 classes are from 9:00 AM to Noon in Sister Joan's Room. Please
call the office for information on the next class(542-9254).
For adults and older children, Baptism preparation is offered in our RCIA program.
Please contact PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Michelle Whitney 542-9254(ext 21) or
"email Michelle" 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 Spring 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 Pre-K - 8th grade schedule for dates in the fall. Adults will be prepared in the RCIA program. Please contact PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Michelle Whitney 542-9254(ext 21) or "email Michelle" information about these programs.
Reconciliation
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ELIGIOUS FORMATION - FIRST RECONCILIATION is in the FALLChildren 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 Schedule for Pre-K through 8th grade for dates
Confirmation
This
Sacrament is an opportunity
for teens
to become full adult members of the Church. This requires a commitment from
families,sponsors,and the candidates. Youth preparing for this sacramentmust be
at least 16 years of age at thetime of Confirmation. Due to the busy lives of
highschool teens confirmation will be open-ended inthat teens will have the
opportunity to take part inthe Sacrament of Confirmation at times when most
available and open to the message over their four years of high school.
Candidates will receive the Diocesan “Guidelines for Sacramental Catechesis”
with parish-specific requirements that fulfill Diocesan guidelines. Thus
students from 9th grade through 12th grade must fulfill all these requirements,
attend a final Confirmation prep meeting, and meet with Brian Christopherson
prior to being confirmed. This holds candidates responsible for maintaining a
personal sense of commitment to ones own faith throughout their high school
career. This open-ended format also allows for continual participation for
students that have already completed the Confirmation process. Please check
Class Schedule Schedule for
All
high school students who have already been confirmed are invited to
participate in Confirmation classes at no cost.
Becoming Catholic-RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the means by
which adults who seek full communion with Jesus Christ are fully incorporated
into His mystical body, the Church.
Did you know that the primary minister of initiation in RCIA is the parish community?
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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