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.
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.
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 BAPTISMAL 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.
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.
