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Sacramental Preparation
  Baptism  First Eucharist and First Reconciliation 
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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 are celebrated during Sunday Masses at IHM.
 Preparation for Baptism begins by ...

 making an appointment with Jill Mountain, Director of Faith Formation,
Call Jill at 242-6121 ext. 7110 or email Jill. 
 

 

Baptismal Class Schedule 2008

Baptism Sundays 2008

May 17th 9 am to 1 pm
July
date to be announced

June 14th & 15th 4 pm & 10 am Masses
August 2nd & 3rd 4 pm, 10 am & 6 pm
Masses
August 9th & 10th 4 pm, 10 am & 6 pm Masses
 


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First Eucharist and First Reconciliation

Sacramental Preparation sessions for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation are family centered. Parents attend the sessions with their children. Reconciliation preparation occurs in 2nd grade at IHM. First Communion is received by children in grade 2 or higher. Email  Jill Mountain  or call her at 242-6121 ext. 7110 for more information regarding Sacramental Preparation.

 

First Reconciliation Classes 2008-2009

First Eucharist Classes 2008-2009

class meeting dates & Family
Retreat
 to be announced

 

class meeting dates &
Family Retreat
to be announced

Communal Penance Service

First Eucharist Masses

to be announced

to be announced

 

 

Our First Eucharist 2007-2008


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Confirmation

Diocesan guidelines for Confirmation require two years of preparation for youth who are preparing to receive the sacrament. 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.
Meetings are held on Sunday afternoon beginning at the end of August of each year from 4:00-5:30 in the Parish Hall. First and second year candidates meet together.

Confirmation Schedule
 

Parent Information meeting scheduled for
May 18th 2008 at 4:00pm
Email Andrea Stanton or call her at 242-6121 ext. 7107 for more information  
regarding Confirmation.

2008

2009

To be announced

To be announced

   

APRIL 2nd 2008
 Sacrament of Initiation at St. Joseph's Church
""Be sealed with The Gift of the Holy Spirit."
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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.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION CLASSES

•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
.

MARRIAGE CONTACT: email Bev Goodrich, Pastoral Assistant
or call Bev at 970-242-6121

 
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Adult Faith Formation

These classes will be taught by Father John Farley

The Sacraments: Layers of Meaning

Tuesday, March 25, 2008              5:30pm—6:30pm
Includes a Potluck dinner, so bring your favorite dish

 The Creed: Taking it to Heart

Thursday, April 10, 2008             12:30pm—Lunch
                                                    1pm—2pm Presentation 

Scripture Facts

Wednesday, May 14, 2008             9am—10am

Peter: The Perfect Disciple

Sunday, June 29, 2008                    4pm—5pm

For more information on Adult Faith Formation email Jill Mountain or call Jill
 at 970-242-6121


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