Baptism
Expectant parents who wish to have their child baptized are required to meet
with a mentor couple prior to the sacrament. It is strongly recommended that
this meeting take place prior to the arrival of the child. Please call the
Parish Office to both set a date for the baptism and to be assigned a couple.
Baptisms are normally the second Sunday of each month.
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First Communion and First Penance
In order to prepare for reception on these sacraments, the children are
required to attend our 1st and 2nd grade Religious Ed classes each week.
In the 2nd grade year, the children are also required to participate in 2
retreats. Parents must provide a copy of the child's Baptismal Certificate
prior to the child's reception of 1st Penance and 1st Communion. If your
child was not baptized Roman Catholic, please contact Amy Smedley
for instructions on how to proceed.
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Confirmation
Students preparing for Confirmation are expected to have successfully
completed the Religious Ed course of study for Grades 1 through 6.
They are required to attend all Religious Ed classes during 7th and 8th
grade year and to successfully complete the course of study outlined in our
Confirmation handbook. Students must participate in at least one retreat day
in the 7th grade year and 2 retreats in the 8th grade year. Parents must provide
an "UPDATED BAPTISIMAL CERTIFICATE" from the church of their
child's baptism prior to the child's reception of Confirmation.
The child's church of baptism will be happy to provide you with this document.
It is a standard requirement for all children being confirmed.
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Marriage
Couples contemplating marriage are reminded not to set a wedding
date before arranging an appointment with the parish Priest. Please
schedule this at least one year before the intended marriage. Participation
in an Engaged Encounter or Mentor Couple Program is a requirement
for all couples.
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