Children's Sacramental Preparation
Baptisms are celebrated twice a month as follows:
- At a scheduled Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. - in keeping with the communal nature of this Sacrament, up to five families may participate at a time. Mass is NOT celebrated.
- Or at a Sunday Mass - up to two families may participate.
Parents are required to attend a preparation session before the baptism of their child. For more information, contact the Catechetical Ministry Office at 289-9608 or email us at catecheticalministry@stmartin.org
Children are prepared to celebrate this sacrament before they celebrate their First Eucharist. Parents assist in the sacramental preparation of their children and are requested to attend family sessions which prepare them for this purpose. Families wishing to participate in our Parish Sacramental Preparation Process are expected to fulfill the following requirements:
- A family representative must attend all parent orientation /education meetings.
- Families must attend rehearsals, retreats, and parish celebrations for the Sacraments.
For more information, contact the Catechetical Ministry Office at 289-9608 or email us at catecheticalministry@stmartin.org
Preparation is done in the second grade. Sessions are also available for older children who would like to prepare for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation. Inquire for more information. Parents are an integral part of the preparation and requested to attend all family sessions. Families wishing to participate in our Parish Sacramental Preparation Process are expected to fulfill the following requirements:
- A family representative must attend all parent orientation /education meetings.
- Families must attend rehearsals, retreats, and parish celebrations for the Sacraments.
For more information, contact the Catechetical Ministry Office at 289-9608 or email us at catecheticalministry@stmartin.org
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