Sacramental Information

 BAPTISM

By appointment. Families are asked to participate in a one-time program before the Baptism of the first child.


FIRST RECONCILIATION

Students at the age of reason (typically second grade) will celebrate their first Reconciliation during this year. All students (from public, private and home school) and their parents will make at least one retreat prior to the celebration of the sacrament. Dates for the retreat and First Reconciliation will be set in the summer.


FIRST COMMUNION

Students at the age of reason will celebrate their first Communion during this year. All students (from public, private and home school) and their parents will make at least one retreat prior to the celebration of the sacrament. Dates for the retreat, rehearsal and First Communion will be set in the summer.


CONFIRMATION

Students in 8th grade who have consistently attended formation classes (in public, private or home school) will be confirmed during their 8th grade year. Several retreats are presented including one for parents, one for sponsors and several for students. Students are required to attend the retreats, rites, interview, rehearsal and of course the actual Confirmation.


MATRIMONY

To begin preparation for a wedding, please contact the pastor at least six months prior to the proposed date of the ceremony.


FUNERALS

Funerals at Immaculate may be arranged either through the funeral home of your choice, or by calling the parish office directly. Pre-planning options are available – for more information click here.


ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Parishioners may call the parish office to request this sacrament. A Mass for communal anointing is open for everyone on the last Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at 11:00 AM.  The Mass is followed with a potluck luncheon.


HOSPITAL / HOME SICK CALLS / PRIVATE CONFERENCES

Parishioners are urged to call the parish office to arrange with the pastor for a hospital visit, home visit, or to schedule a personal conference.