Baptism  

Baptism is celebrated once per month.  Diocesan policy requires attendance at a baptismal preparation course.  Please contact the rectory office for details.  Pre-registration is required for courses.  Courses may be taken prior to the birth of the baby. 

  Qualifications to be a godparent:  

• A confirmed Catholic who has received the Holy Eucharist, and is living a life befitting the role of sponsor
• If married, living in a marriage considered valid according to the law of the Church,
• One who is not under a canonical penalty,
• One who is not a parent of the person being baptized,
• One who is at least sixteen years of age

2009 Schedule of Parent Preparation Classes: May 3, July 5, Sept. 6 and Nov. 1  
2009 Baptism Dates: May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20

Confirmation

Students must be in the 11th grade and/or sixteen years of age to be confirmed.  Preparation for Confirmation involves the coordinated efforts of the candidates, pastor, parents, sponsors, catechists, and the parish community.  Immediate preparation for Confirmation takes place within the parish community and not in school.  The initiation of children into sacramental life is primarily the responsibility of the parents.  Sponsors are to be named by the student's parents and must be of at least sixteen years of age.  They are to be Catholics, themselves confirmed, and lead a life in harmony with the duty they are undertaking. A sponsor cannot be one of the parents of the student nor can they be bound by any canonical penalty.  An entry is to be made in the appropriate registry of the parish. If Confirmation takes place outside of the parish of Baptism, notification is to be sent to the parish in a timely fashion.  It is recommended that the sponsor be one of the sponsors from the student's Baptism.  It is acceptable to have two Confirmation sponsors.   

Students are required to attend all classes, retreats and complete service hours according to the confirmation program. 

Reconciliation  

Confessions are heard thirty minutes before all Masses (including weekends) and from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. on Saturdays.  Priest may also be contacted for individual appointments outside of scheduled times.

  Anointing of the Sick  

If anyone in your family has a serious illness, the Church would like to celebrate this sacrament of God's healing love with that person. Please call the rectory to schedule this celebration. The priest will be happy to come to your home, the hospital, or wherever is most convenient for the ill person and the family. We encourage as many family members as possible to be present for this joyous celebration through which God heals, lifts up, and gives hope, peace and new life to His faithful people. This sacrament is not only to be received at the end of life but also whenever there is a serious illness of the body, mind, and spirit to promote total healing.   We can also arrange to have Holy Communion brought to those who are ill at home. 

Weddings 

Diocesan policy requires couples to contact a parish priest or deacon at least six (6) months prior to their desired date.  The Engaged Encounter weekend and three sessions of Natural Family Planning are required.  Please contact the rectory for a copy of the wedding policy.  Couples should bring baptismal certificates to their first interview.  Copies must be recent, issued within the last six (6) months (not an old copy or the original copy). 

Download the Wedding Policy

Download Wedding Readings