A Sacrament is the visible sign of the presence of God in our lives. Being a part of the Sacrament Preparation process precludes being registered members of our parish, and participation in weekly mass.

Parents being the first educators, pass to their children the Faith they live. Parent participation in all areas of the faith journey is vital to help the students understand the reverence, the gift, and the privilege of celebrating a Sacrament.

Every person involved in the preparation & development of sacrament preparation process has a strong desire to ensure that both parent & student are offered the best opportunity to celebrate the fullness of each Sacrament.

Each and every session, event and Rite has a very important part in the process. Please be ready to make a commitment to the entire process.

Overall Guidelines:
Parent(s) & student to attend weekly mass.
Attendance in all classes, events and Rites are required.
Parent participation is required in all Sacrament Preparation programs.
Students must be registered & participating in Religious Education classes.

Baptism

A Sacrament of Initiation, bringing the recipient into the Body of Christ Infants to 4 yrs. Parents must complete baptism preparation process.
5 yrs. — 7 yrs. Parents must complete baptism preparation process.
8 yrs. - See Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Children
Students must complete a minimum of 6 months of R. E.


First Eucharist

Sacraments which offer the gifts of the fullness of our faith, the Body & Reconciliation and Blood of our Lord, with His complete love and forgiveness.

Students who are in 2nd grade who have completed 1 year of Religious Education must fulfill the following;
Attendance in all classes, events and Rites are required.
Parent(s) and student to attend weekly mass.
Parent participation is required in all Sacrament Preparation programs.

Confirmation

A Sacrament of Initiation, is a spiritual awakening of the Holy Sprit working in our lives. It signifies the beginning of an adult journey of spiritual growth. Candidates must be 15+ yrs of age no later than Jan. 1st of the upcoming year. A sponsor is needed to walk the journey with the candidate as a mentor. The sponsor must be a confirmed active Catholic, 18+ years of age. Candidates 18+ yrs of age (High School Graduate) see Adult Sacrament Preparation. Candidates 15 yrs.— 18 yrs. (Attending High School) of age must complete the following;

Both Candidate & Sponsor must complete
Classes and assignments
Weekend Retreat
Rehearsal/Blessing Ceremony
Candidates must also complete
3 Community Service Projects
3 Liturgy Outings
18+ yrs. See Adult Sacrament Preparation

Adult Sacrament Preparation

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is offered to anyone 18+ years of age who is seeking full communion with the Catholic church. Adults who have not been Baptized or were Baptized in another Christian denomination.

Adult Sacrament Preparation is offered to anyone 18+ years of age who has been Baptized in the Catholic Church, and is seeking the Sacraments of; Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.


Sacrament Preparation Guidelines:
Copy of Baptism certificate must be on record with the Religious Education Office.
Parent Participation is required in classes and completion of home study.
Children 8+ years of age may participate in the preparation process for the sacraments of Eucharist & Reconciliation. Students must have completed one year of Religious Education.
Students ages 15 to 18 years of age, (by January 1st) who have completed one year of Religious Education may participate in the Confirmation preparation.
Children 3rd—12th grade who seek the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist & Reconciliation may participate in Pathways.
All adults who has not been Baptized or interested in converting to Catholicism may participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Adults who seek the sacraments of Eucharist & Reconciliation may participate in the Sacrament Preparation process.
A copy of Baptism certificate is required at time of registration.

Sacrament Preparation fee: $10 per person / per sacrament.

Please contact the main office at 512.863.3041 to register and receive a schedule.