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Baptism Preparation:

Classes take place as scheduled, watch the bulletin for dates, and are required before the Sacrament can be celebrated. You need to be a registered parishioner of three months and participate in a preparation class. Please call the Parish Office and inquire about the next class. Taking the class prior to birth is encouraged!

Baptismal Preparation Classes

If your family has recently had a new member born and you need to have your son or daughter baptized, then it is necessary to schedule for baptismal preparation classes six weeks prior to your baby’s baptism.  Fr. William Hennecke and Tom Healey are conducting a two-part preparation series for baptism to take place in consecutive weeks.  Classes meet in the 4th Grade St. Francis of Assisi Catechist Room of the parish center.  To sign up, please call the parish office at 334-2928.

Baptismal Preparation Class Part 1, Monday, May 5, 6:30 pm

Baptismal Preparation Class Part 2, Monday, May 12, 6:30 pm

 

Reconciliation (First Penance) & Eucharist (First Holy Communion):

The sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist are both celebrated by children as part of their second grade parish school of religion (P.S.R.) classes, in which they receive education and preparation for receiving these sacraments.  In all other cases, these sacraments, including Confirmation, are received when celebrating entrance into the Roman Catholic faith of the Church at Easter Vigil, where preparation takes place during the year through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).  For more information on R.C.I.A., click here.

 

Confirmation:

The sacraments of Confirmation is celebrated by high school aged children as part of their parish school of religion (P.S.R.) classes, in which they receive education and preparation for receiving this sacrament.  In all other cases, this sacrament, including Reconciliation and the Eucharist, is received when celebrating entrance into the Roman Catholic faith of the Church at Easter Vigil, where preparation takes place during the year through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).  For more information on R.C.I.A., click here.

 

Marriage:

If you want to be married and celebrate this sacrament in the Church, please contact Fr. Rick L. Jones as soon as possible so that necessary preparations can begin. You need to be a registered parishioner of three months and the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau requires a minimum of six months for the preparation process.

 

 

 
 

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