Preparation for the Sacraments
                   (Baptism, Confession, Eucharist, and Confirmation)
                                    

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General Requirements:

1. Families of children and youth preparing to celebrate a sacrament must be registered and active in the parish community.

2. For the sacraments of Confession, Eucharist, and Confirmation the child or youth must have attended formal religious education classes with regular attendance for two years prior to the Sacrament.

3. Present a Baptismal certificate for the child preparing for these sacraments.

Baptism: Contact Ray & Debbie Kurtiak as soon as possible after the family learns that they are expecting a child. The Baptism of the infant should occur within a few weeks after birth and is celebrated on Sundays after Mass. Both parents are expected to attend the class. Refer to the parish bulletin for dates and times of classes.

First Confession: Children, aged seven and older, usually 2nd grade, are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of Confession in the fall preceding First Holy Communion. Parents and children are required to attend one preparation class in addition to home study and regular religion classes. Contact Theresa Webster for more details.

First Eucharist: Children, aged seven and older, usually 2nd grade, and having previously celebrated First Confession, are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of First Eucharist in the spring. Parents and children are required to attend one preparation class in addition to home study and regular religion classes. Contact Theresa Webster for more details.

Confirmation: Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins in the fall. Candidates must be:
• In the eighth grade or beyond,
• Active in their sacramental lives,
• Active in stewardship (giving service to God and to others), and
• Knowledgeable about the Catholic faith.

In addition to regular catechetical classes, candidates are required to:
• Attend two afternoon meetings with sponsors,
• Have an interview with the Faith Formation Secretary and one with the Pastor,
• Take a pre-assessment test
• Pass an assessment test at the end of the preparation process,
• Participate in three liturgical rituals at a scheduled Parish Sunday Mass throughout the year, and
• Participate in three assigned service activities in the parish and community through the Youth Group.

A general meeting is held in September that gives further details or you could contact Joy Cassidy.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children: Uncatechized children or youth are welcome to prepare for receiving the Sacraments with the Church. Contact the Pastor for more information.