sacramental preparation

To find more about sacraments, click on the appropriate link under the left section of this page.

infant baptism preparation sessions

Parents are urged to attend a session early in their pregnancy when they have more time to reflect and prepare for their child's baptism. Contact Patti Brady for info or to register for the session. Click here for the 2008 schedule. The next infant baptism preparation session takes place October 13.

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becoming Catholic (RCIA)

What comes to mind when you hear the word Catholic? This is one of many questions that are explored and answered in the inquiry time of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Weekly sessions will begin Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 7:00 - 8:30pm.

All parishioners are encouraged to think of someone who may be waiting for a personal invitation to fully join our faith community, the Catholic Church. If you know someone who is:

not baptized

baptized Christian but not participating in a Christian community

baptized Catholic who had little religious training and has not received Confirmation and/or Eucharist;

Contact Patti Brady or (952) 941-3164, x113 for more information or to register.

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first eucharist preparation sessions

Mother's Day weekend we welcome 40 children to the Eucharistic Table as they receive their First Communion. Congratulations!

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confirmation

Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of '08, confirmed by Archbishop Nienstedt at the Basilica of Mary on April 28th!