CHILD BAPTISMS:
Congratulations on your new and beautiful gift of life! We look forward to welcoming your child into the Kingdom of God through this very special Sacrament and blessing. To have your child baptized, Deacon Harold Fanguy holds a 1 hour seminar every 2nd Monday of the month after the 4:30 pm Communion service. No appointment is necessary.
When all requirements are met (as described in the seminar), then the Baptism may take place during the following Sunday morning Mass.
ADULT BAPTISMS
Adult Baptisms require a fully conscious and free will decision of the individual requesting the Sacrament. Therefore, each case will differ according to one's own journey, knowledge and maturity in Christ; the priest will walk through the Catholic Faith in a series of classes to help the individual prepare for such a beautiful grace. Adult Baptisms usually take place on the Easter Vigil Mass. We have an RCIA program for adults who wish to become Catholic.
We prepare children to receive their First Holy Communion in the 2nd grade. First, sign your child up for youth formation using the online registration on our website. It is preferred that children begin attending youth formation in first grade, then continue in second grade, in order to be properly prepared. The next step is to make a first Confession.
If your child is school-age but beyond 2nd grade and still needs to make their first Communion, contact our Youth Formation coordinator Erin Ray at (231)620-1536 or Erin.Ray@htdiocese.org . Exceptions are always allotted for those that meet the pastor's approval to receive the sacraments based on readiness of the child and their unique circumstances.
Adults who need to make their First Communion will go through the RCIA process.
Confirmation is a beautiful gift the church offers, and we hope you will accept!
The church generally begins confirmation prep in 10th grade, with confirmation taking place in 11th grade. Exceptions to the age of the candidate are given at the pastor's and the Bishop's discretion.
To begin the preparations for the sacrament of Confirmation, register for our youth formation program under the "youth formation" tab on our website.
Teenage candidates will attend Sunday evening sessions with their 8th to 11th grade peers 3 times per month until Confirmation at Easter 2022. In addition to weekly Sunday PM youth formation sessions, candidates seeking confirmation will meet with their sponsors and adult mentor once per month for a total of 5 confirmation-specific sessions leading up to the sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates will also attend a confirmation retreat.
Adults who are already baptized Catholics, who have already received First Holy Communion and are just seeking Confirmation will attend monthly sessions with an adult mentor for 6 months leading up to 2022 Confirmation. Adult candidates will also attend a confirmation retreat.
RETROUVAILLE…HOPE FOR STRUGGLING MARRIAGES
Annual Retreat for couples
Bishop Tracy Center, Baton Rouge
Retrouvaille: A Three-Phase Program: Retrouvaille is a lifeline of hope and healing for struggling marriages. It is a three-phase program that begins with a weekend experience, followed by several post-weekend presentations. Finally, monthly group meetings offer on-going support. Program is offered in communities nationwide.
A Peer Ministry of Couples Helping Couples: Presenting couples share the breakdown of their own marriages and the tools they have learned to improve communication and restore intimacy. No couple is ever asked what brought them to the program and couples share in complete privacy.
For Couples Wanting to Improve their Marriage: Christian-based and Catholic in origin, couples of all faiths are encouraged to attend. The primary focus is to help hurting marriages heal.
For more information: helpourmarriage.
Condolences to you in your loss. We want to assist you and walk alongside you as a community and as a family in Christ. Please call our secretary at the Church to make arrangements, who will then notify then Fr. Antonio if you are in need of assistance: 985-563-2325