Sacraments at St. Mary Catholic Church
| Baptism |
Please contact the Parish Office. First-time parents meet with
either Fr. Mike or Fr. Christopher for a meeting/class about Baptism. For
Godparents who attend another parish, please obtain a sponsor
certificate from the parish they attend. |
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| First Communion |
St. Mary’s Church celebrates First Communion for students in 2nd grade. |
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| First Reconciliation |
St. Mary’s Church celebrates First Reconciliation for students in 2nd grade. |
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| Confirmation |
St. Mary’s Church has Confirmation every other year for
primarily 7th and 8th grade students. Preparation for Confirmation includes extra classes and
a retreat. Adults or other high school students who have not been
confirmed yet may prepare for the Sacrament through the RCIA
program. Contact the parish office for more information. |
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| RCIA |
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults begins in September
with classes held each Monday evening through May. |
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| Marriage |
Please contact the Parish Office at least six months in
advance. Marriage preparation includes a Pre-Cana or Engaged
Encounter course, a preparation meeting with one of the priests
and a wedding preparation meeting with the music director. |
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| Confession |
Confession 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays or by appointment
On Saturdays, confessions are heard in the confessionals in the church. You have the option of either anonymous confession by kneeling on the kneeler or face-to-face confession by walking past the screen to the empty chair.
Often during Advent and Lent, two priests are available for confessions at
the usual 3:30p. m. – 5:00p.m. |