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Sacrament Preparation

Baptism

This Sacrament identifies us and sanctifies us with Christ.  We offer preparation for parents of children, as well as preparation for adults to receive this sacrament of initiation.  Please contact the parish at least three months before the baptism of your child.  Contact Jennifer Hovland at email jjhovland@juno.com or call Jennifer at 763-350-3910.

See also:  RCIA program for adults.
 

First Eucharist

The preparation process for First Eucharist consists of grade-level Faith Formation sessions starting in September and completing sessions both at the parish level and at home. Children must be in at least the 2nd Grade. Preparation also includes attending a parent/child retreat scheduled in March on a Saturday from 9-noon, completing 5 hours of service in the community, attending Mass weekly, and attending the rehearsal in April.

The Sacrament will be celebrated as a group in early May.

First Eucharist preparation calendar and registration forms.

First Reconciliation

The preparation process for First Reconciliation consists of participating in the grade-level Faith Formation starting in September and completing sessions both at the parish level and at home. Children must be in at least the 5th Grade. Preparation also includes attending a parent/child retreat scheduled in January on a Saturday from 9-noon, completing 5 hours of service in the community, attending Mass weekly, and attending the First Reconciliation Celebration in February.

First Reconciliation preparation calendar and registration forms.

Confirmation

The preparation process for Confirmation consists of having participated in and completed the 7-8th Grade program, or the equivalent thereof, starting in September and attending the twice monthly sessions at the parish, and the required sessions at home with their sponsors. Youth must be in at least the 9th Grade.

Preparation for Confirmation is held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., from Sept. through April. There is a retreat scheduled in December on a Saturday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. that is also a part of the preparation. Completing 20 hours of service in the community, attending Mass weekly, completing 2 home assignments with their sponsor, and attending the Confirmation Rite in April are all a part of the process of preparation for Confirmation.

Confirmation preparation calendar and registration forms include optional social, recreational and service projects planned throughout the year.

Marriage Preparation

Couples are asked to call the parish at least six months prior to a proposed wedding date.  Clergy and parish volunteers provide marriage preparation to engaged couples.  There are also various engaged retreat opportunities available.

Anointing of the Sick

In this Sacrament we pray that the sick be healed in body, in soul, and in spirit.  Persons who are seriously ill or injured are invited to call the parish office to arrange for an anointing.  Family members are encouraged to be present.