Sacraments

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Baptism classes are held twice each year. Attendance is required. Communal celebration is preferred. Requests for private baptisms may be discussed with the pastor. 

Children who wish to enter into sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and First Eucharist are asked to attend classes during 9:30am Mass on two Sundays a month from October to April. We typically begin sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and First Eucharist during the child’s second grade year, but can make arrangements to accommodate older children. In addition to regularly scheduled classes, our preparation programs involve retreat experiences and possible additional classes so the children are able to cover the necessary material. 

1st Eucharist Meeting Dates:

October 11, 25

November 8, 22

December 6, 13, 20

January 2 (4:30 pm mass), 10, 24

February 7, 14, 28

March 7, 21

April 3 (4:30 pm mass), 11, 25

1st Eucharist Special Events:

September 19, 9 am to 12 noon - 1st Eucharist Intro Retreat

January 24 at 9:30 am Mass - 1st Eucharist Rite of Welcome

January 30, 9 am to 12 noon - 1st Eucharist Reconciliation Retreat

February 14, 10:45 am - Chalice Workshop

March 6, 9 am to 12:30 pm - 1st Eucharist Retreat

May 1, 10 am - 1st Eucharist Practice & Photos

May 2, 9:30 am Mass - 1st Eucharist

The Sacrament of Confirmation and a program of preparation are offered for youth candidates in 8th-9th grades and older if not already confirmed. 

The candidates are asked to choose a sponsor to help with the formation process leading up to Confirmation and these sponsors are encouraged to attend select preparation activities with the candidates and engage in meaningful dialog about the process. Our preparation program includes a Rite of Enrollment, retreats, a service project opportunity, and a Rite of Sending ceremony prior to Confirmation in addition to regularly scheduled classes. 

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis schedules the sacrament on our behalf at the Cathedral in St. Paul or the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. 

2026-27 Confirmation Meeting Dates (all 5:30-7:30 pm):

October 7, 21

November 4, 18 (with sponsors)

December 2, 16

January 6, 20

February 10, (with Ash Wednesday Service), 24

March 3, 17

April 7

May 5 - Confirmation Service Gallery & Sacrament Celebration at Whole Community Wednesday

2026-27 Confirmation Special Events:

October 7, 7:15 pm - Parent Meeting

December 6, 9:30 am to 3 pm - Confirmation Retreat

January 10, 9:30 am Mass - Confirmation Rite of Enrollment

April 11, 9:30 am Mass - Confirmation Rite of Sending

April 17, 10 am - Confirmation at Basilica

If you are thinking about joining the Catholic Church, you are Catholic but not confirmed, or you just want to know more about Catholicism, we'd like to hear from you. RCIA, preparation for infant baptism, and preparation for marriage are coordinated by staff members. Parishioners are heavily involved in the implementation of these programs.

Six months notice is required prior to your wedding date in order to prepare with our Pastoral Minister. Three months active parish membership is necessary prior to initiating marriage preparation. 

If you or someone you know is home bound or hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit, whether it’s bringing communion, anointing of the sick, or a BeFriender visit, please contact us.