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 here to sign-up. The next infant baptism preparation session is Tuesday, Feb. 9th from 7:00 - 8:30pm.

2010 Infant Baptism Schedule

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becoming Catholic (RCIA)

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;

Sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 7pm - 8:30pm beginning Oct. 14th. Each parishioner is encouraged to think of someone who is waiting for a personal invitation to join our faith community. Or consider being a sponsor. Contact Patti Brady or (952) 941-3164, x113 for more information or to register.

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first eucharist/reconciliation preparation sessions

Celebrated in grade 2; First Reconciliation in March and First Communion in May. Contact Brenda McLennan, Children's Ministries Faith Formation, for information.

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confirmation

Students begin Confirmation preparation in grades 7 & 8 as part of the Navigators program. The program reaches completion during grade 9 with the Rite of Confirmation celebrated at the Basilica of St. Mary. Contact Chery Wood, Middle School Faith Formation, for information.