Sacramental Preparation for children and youth

Baptism

Baptism preparation classes for children aged seven and above are scheduled for the first Saturday of each month. Registration is required.

First Reconciliation and First Communion

First Communion classes for children and youth, in second to twelfth grade, are held on Saturday mornings and will begin in the Fall. Mass, retreats, and First Reconciliation classes are a mandatory part of the program, please plan accordingly. All those wishing to receive this sacrament must register directly with the parish. The First Communion program is for all registered St. Mary parishioners.

Confirmation 

Confirmation classes for youth, in seventh to twelfth grade. will begin in the Fall. All youth wishing to receive this sacrament must register directly with the parish. The Youth Confirmation program is for all registered St. Mary parishioners.

For more information or to register your child, please contact the Parish Office.

Adult Sacramental Preparation

OCIA

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a discernment and formation process designed to help unbaptized adults get to know Jesus Christ and His Church. This same process is used to fully initiate baptized adults (whether Catholic or another Christian denomination) into the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist. OCIA classes meet every Tuesday night from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the St. Mary Parish Center. This year’s process will begin in September.

Adult Confirmation

Confirmation classes for youth, in seventh to twelfth grade. will begin in the Fall. All youth wishing to receive this sacrament must register directly with the parish. The Youth Confirmation program is for all registered St. Mary parishioners.

To register, contact Marybeth Schombert in the Parish office.