Sacramental Preparation

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RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children - Apart from the gift of life itself, there is no greater gift than the gift of faith.  To assist others in discovering that faith is itself the true sense of stewardship as disciples of the Lord.

  • Catechumenate Team - This team  assists those preparing for baptism (catechumens) and those already baptized (candidates) who are preparing to become Catholic.  Training is available and, with sufficient members on the team, involvement is comfortably spread out over the year.

Baptism Preparation Team - This team meets wih parents who are seeking Baptism for their children. Parents will learn about the Sacrament in detail including the history of Baptism, the symbols of Baptism and their meeting, the Rite of Initiation, and the ceremony itself. Parents will also learn what their responsibilities are as Christian parents of their children.

Marriage Preparation

  • Stepping Out in Faith – Married couples are trained to work with engaged couples seeking the Sacrament of Marriage

First Eucharist Program

  • Teachers – five or six class sessions in the Spring

First Penance Program  

  • Teachers – three class sessions – each session three hours on Saturdays.

Confirmation Program

  • Teachers
  • Mentors
  • Retreat Chaperones