Baptism | First Reconciliation & Communion | Confirmation

If you want to have your child (kindergartener or younger) baptized, please call Ron Cherry at 323-6894.

Baptism for Children First Grade and older

We warmly welcome elementary children preparing for baptism as sacraments are a celebration at any age. The baptism of a child older than kindergarten has a few components in addition to those required for the baptism of an infant.

The child must have one year of religious education behind them before participating in baptism classes to prepare them for this sacrament. One parent must attend with them.

For a student in junior high or high school desiring baptism, formation is developed on an individual basis.

For information, please contact Lauri-Anne Reinhart, 329-6147.

First Reconciliation & First Communion
Children are required to have two years of religious education before celebrating these sacraments. The earliest a child may receive First Communion [Eucharist] is second grade, therefore they must have either attended a Catholic school or some form of religious education in their first grade year.

However, children of all ages receive these sacraments - including high school students. We always welcome those who, for whatever reason, did not receive these sacraments at a more "traditional" age. We never want any child to feel embarrassed about, or feeling too old, for receiving sacraments. They are something to celebrate at any age!

Preparation for the sacraments involves parent attendance at Parent Meetings, parents working with their child at home using a text we give them, and a "retreat." Canon law requirements for the sacraments are stated clearly at the Parents Meeting.

There is a $25 fee to cover the costs of this program.

Adults needing First Reconciliation and First Communion are referred to the RCIA program. Click here for information.

Confirmation
Confirmation for teenagers is a two-year process in our parish, as required by the diocese. The earliest that a teenager can begin Confirmation Preparation is as a freshman in high school. Any teen attending a Catholic high school may waive the first year of preparation in the parish, instead registering for Confirmation Two as a sophomore or older.

Preparation involves attendance at Youth Ministry on Monday nights, service hours, and Mass attendance. A calendar of required datees and times is provided at the Parent Meeting. The second year also involves sponsor work, a saint paper, and a retreat, all required by the diocese.

Confirmation Preparation focuses on developing the teens as disciples of Jesus through the Church. We encourage mature faith through questioning, discussion, community experiences, and personal appropriation of Church teachings.

Adults seeking to be confirmed join the RCIA.

College students seeking Confirmation may join either the program for teenagers or the RCIA, depending on needs and interests, and after a discussion with the appropriate staff member.