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.
CLICK
HERE
for
Baptismal Classes
2010 handout.
CLICK HERE
to learn more about an upcoming class offered for those
interested in becoming Godparents.
Call Nicole, Faith Formation Director at the parish
970-242-6121
for more 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.
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.
CLICK HERE
for 2011 Sacramental Preparation
handout.
Call parish office
at 970-242-6121 about signing up for these sessions.
Welcome to the Table of the Lord
...
Sienna Bigler, Audrey
Brown, Trinity Cagle,
Julianna Campos,
Lanieve Cox, Isabella Findley,
Alliza Fitzgibbons, Elizabeth Gorsuch,
Danielle Grigware, Allexus Halladay,
Isabelle Hautzinger, Katen Lowe,
Christopher Mattas, Ethan McCallum,
Tatum Menon,
Cassandra Miller, Bridget Miller,
Brendan Naranja, Shea O’Brien,
Cameron O’Connor,
Isabelle O’Keefe,
Arthur Pacheco III, George Padilla,
Cavan Pawlowski, Jack Priske, Isabella Sanchez, Benjamin Sargent,
Zachariah Shettler, Reagan Thompson, Caitlin Volkmann,
Melissa Weber, Morgan Withers & Logan Woll.
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Confirmation
Diocesan guidelines for
Confirmation is a two years of preparation
for youth to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
These years will include
retreats,
service experiences
and faith 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.
DEADLINE
to register for 2010-2011 formation is AUGUST 15TH.
Contact Andrea Stanton, IHM Youth Minister, at 970-242-6121
or
CLICK HERE
to email Andrea and schedule your interview.
"Be sealed with the Gift of
the Holy Spirit."
Let us rejoice and be
glad as God has called you and you have answered Him.
Congratulations to:
Elisabeth Bloom, Harrison Boardwine,
Meghan Casey, Michael
Chaffin, Jessica Findley,
Cynthia Hendrickson, Anna
McGinnis, Victoria Perez,
Emily Pipkin, Greg Tarman
and Aubri Wiley
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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
FATHER
JOHN'S ADULT FORMATION
Join us on ...
CLICK HERE
to send Father Farley an email about possible topics for discussion
for 2010-2011 Adult
Formation.
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BENEDICTINE SPIRITUAL FORMATION
PROGRAM
This two year program is
rooted in Benedictine tradition for people of all faith traditions
begins in fall of 2010.
CLICK HERE
to learn more.
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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
Next sessions scheduled to
start Fall 2010.
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TAI CHI
Wednesday, 9:00 am
OR
Thursday, 5:30 pm
Tai Chi
is a once a week class at Immaculate Heart of Mary 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.
Next sessions
scheduled to start Fall 2010.
Call the parish
office 970-242-6121 to learn more.
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