Sacramental Preparation & Religious Education
Sacramental preparation includes religious education classes for children, adults,
and parent/child preparation sessions specific to each of the Sacraments.
Baptism - Nourished with Christ, We Become Christ
In our baptism, we are recreated as the children of God and brought into the Life of God through Jesus Christ. In baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit who makes a dwelling within us, bearing the gifts of Faith, Hope, and Love.
In Baptismal Preparation Class, expectant and new parents, plus godparents review the beauty and truths of the Sacrament of Baptism. Baptismal prep classes are offered on the first Wednesday of the month in the Library.
Please contact the Parish Office, 229-3378.
First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation, (also called Confession or Penance,) normally takes place in the second grade for children baptized in the Catholic Faith. Workshops for both parent and student are required. First Reconciliation is celebrated in December.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
First Eucharist - A Living Person
The Eucharist brings us into yet a closer relationship with God. Yet, unlike baptism which is received once, the Eucharist is the on-going nourishment that takes us into the Life of God and binds us together with our brothers and sisters in Love. Our nourishment in the Sacred Meal of the Eucharist is a Living Person--the Person of Jesus Christ. When we receive Christ in the Eucharist, we become continually formed to the likeness of Christ. Nourished with Christ, we become Christ for others; we must express ourselves in action, works of service, kindness, and justice for others. We become a Eucharistic people, whose lives are centered on and flow from Christ.
Sacramental preparation for First Communion normally takes place in the second grade for children baptized in the Catholic Faith. Essential for the preparation of First Communion is regular worship in Sunday Mass, participation in religious education, and a commitment on the part of the parents to the continued religious education of their children after the first reception of Communion. Attendance at two parent-student workshops is required. First Communion is celebrated in May.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Marriage
Married couples lead engaged couples in preparation for the sacrament of marriage. Each lead couple is trained to guide an engaged couple through four sessions, which cover topics such as finances, communication, spirituality, and sexuality. Each lead couple assists approximately three couples per year.
Please contact Keith and Mary Pace at 228-7443 or Phil & Kelly Greim at 229-5481 for more information on participating or to train as a lead couple.
To plan a wedding at St. John LaLande, please contact the Parish Office.
Parish Religious Education Programs
Parish Religious Education Programs strive to cultivate the following in all its participants:
* a deep knowledge of the faith,
* full, active, and conscious participation in the life of the church,
* moral formation,
* an attitude of prayer and contemplation,
* a true sense of belonging to our Christian community,
* active participation in the mission of the church
CCD - Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
RCIC - Rite of Christian Initiation for Children
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
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