SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Baptism
First Eucharist and First Reconciliation
Confirmation
Marriage Preparation
Baptism
"Baptism brings about a new
birth. It celebrates, through rites and symbols, the gift of new
life...",
according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Baptism is a communal celebration which reminds us all
of our baptismal promises. In light of this, Baptism is celebrated during
Sunday Masses at IHM with the
exception that we do not baptize
during Advent or Lent unless there is a danger of death or serious
illness.
Baptismal Classes
2010
CLICK
HERE
for more
information regarding
Class Schedule and Mass celebration of Baptism.
Call Parish Office
at 970-242-6121
for registration
information.
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First Eucharist and
First Reconciliation
First Eucharist and First
Reconciliation Sacramental Preparation sessions are family centered.
Parents attend the class meeting dates with their children prior to
attending the
Communal Service or Mass Celebration.
Reconciliation preparation occurs in 2nd grade at IHM.
First Eucharist is received by children in 2nd grade or higher.
It is recommended that children in 2nd grade or higher
who have not yet received their First Eucharist prepare for both
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the same year.
Children must be registered parishioners of Immaculate Heart of
Church
and have attended faith formation for a year before they begin
preparation for a sacrament.
First
Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation
2010
CLICK
HERE
for more
information regarding
Class Schedule, Retreat, Communal Service and Mass schedule.
Call Parish Office
at 970-242-6121
for registration
information.
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Pictures provided by Mike Sewell |
First Eucharist
Luke Aubert, Mickenzie Balistreri, Sara Barnes,
Dalton, Lileeann, and Trinity Bentler,
Savannah Biskupski,
Nathan Briner, Amaya Castillo,Andrea and Daniel Chamorro,
Kade Christensen,
Katherine Commons, Bryce Crespin-Abele, Alex Duncan,
Ian Gallegos, Kiedra Hall, Courtney Harlow,
Logan Harrington, Garrett Kampa,
Andrew Kazmierczak,
Laree Lowe, Alexandra MacAskill, Lilly Meens,
Jacob Melchor, Palmer Meyers, Madelynn Mora, Torin Murphy,
Ty Newton, Madison O’Leary, Luke Oleson, Hunter Parrish,
David, Joseph and Maggie Ressa, Taylor Rubalcaba,
Zachary Sargent,
Lauren Shearer, Noemi Wiley,
Joel Woodward and Ivie Woomer
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Confirmation
Diocesan guidelines for
Confirmation require two years of preparation for youth
who are
preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. These years should include
retreats,
service experiences
and doctrinal formation.
To receive the Sacrament of Confirmation you must be 16 years old.
Teens can begin Confirmation preparation at 15 years old.
1st step schedule an entrance interview.
Contact Andrea Stanton, IHM Youth Minister, at 970-242-6121
ext. 7107
or
CLICK HERE
to email Andrea to schedule your interview.
CLICK HERE to access 1st Year
Confirmation Schedule for 2009-2010
CLICK HERE to access 2nd Year
Confirmation Schedule for 2009-2010
CLICK HERE to access the
Confirmation Registration form for 2009-2010
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Marriage Preparation
WHAT IS
NEEDED TO MARRY IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
• The Diocese
of Pueblo requires a minimum preparation period of six months and
recommends one full year if possible.
• This preparation
period begins when the couple meets with the Pastoral Assistant
at the parish for the first time.
• The minimum age for
marriage in our Diocese is 19.
• If one or both of
you has been previously married, then an annulment is required even
for a non-Catholic. Annulments are done
through the Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese
of Pueblo and the process can take more
than a year. Scheduling a wedding cannot take
place until the annulment process has been
successfully completed.
NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS:
•Baptismal
certificates: Catholics getting married need to submit a certified
copy of their
baptismal certificate dated within 6
months of the wedding date. Non-Catholics
who are
baptized need to submit a copy of their
certificate if they have one.
•Non-Catholics must
have two affidavits called witness forms, filled out by blood
relatives,
witnessed and notarized. These concern the
non-Catholic’s freedom to marry and their
baptismal status.
•A Pre-Nuptial
Investigation Form is filled out by the priest, deacon or pastoral
assistant
working with the couple.
•Any other documents
as may be necessary, such as dispensations, annulments, etc.
•Marriage license:
the state of Colorado requires a marriage license that is valid for
30 days.
Registration for a
local marriage preparation class is made by contacting
Coordinator, Karen Kiefer 970-243-8908 to reserve
a spot in a class.
Classes are offered several times a year.
We also accept Engaged Encounter
and the
Archdiocese of Denver
sponsored on-line class.
CLICK HERE
to access this on-line class.
MARRIAGE CONTACT:
CLICK
HERE
to email Bev Goodrich, Pastoral Assistant
or call Bev at
970-242-6121
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
CLASSES
2009-2010
FATHER
JOHN'S ADULT FORMATION
NEXT SCHEDULED CLASS:
Thursday, March 18th , 5:30-6:30pm
During Lent,
Father John will lead us as we
explore how every human life, from the moment of conception until
death,
is sacred because the human person is created in the image and
likeness of God.
Bring food to share!
CLICK HERE
to send Father Farley an email about possible topics for discussion
for 2009-2010 Adult
Formation.
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GOD AND EARTH
Meets first Friday of the month at 10:00 at IHM
CLICK
HERE to learn more about these sessions.
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BIBLE STUDY
Two
different opportunities to study God's Word!
1pm every Monday
IHM library
Call Anita Daily at 242-1814 to learn more.
OR
7:15
to 8:45pm every Wednesday
Holy Family School library
Study
the Book of Romans.
Call Arline at 250-5529 for more information
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TAI CHI .
Wednesday, 9:00 am
OR
Thursday, 5:30 pm
Tai Chi meets once a week in IHM Parish Hall lead by Sister Caroline Conway.
Tai Chi is open to
men and women of all ages experienced or new to Tai Chi .
A one time small fee is charged for materials.
This twelve week course concludes April 21st and 22nd.
Call the parish
office 970-242-6121 to learn more.
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