Church of St. Mary's

Sacraments

Baptism

Parents are required to participate in a brief class before their child’s baptism. Courses are offered six times a year.
All Baptism classes are held at 7:00 PM in the parish office.

Call 320-763-5781 to register

Baptism Class Schedule

  • September 10, 2019

Upcoming Baptism Dates

  • August 18 (after 10 AM Mass)
  • August 24 (at 5 PM Mass)
  • September 1 (at 10 AM Mass)
  • September 7 (at 5 PM Mass)
  • September 22 (after 10 AM Mass)
  • October 6 (at 10 AM Mass)
  • October 12 (at 5 PM Mass)
  • October 20 (after 10 AM Mass)
  • November 3 (at 10 AM Mass)
  • November 9 (at 5 PM Mass)
  • November 24 (after 10 AM Mass)
  • December 8 (after 10 AM Mass)
  • December 22 (after 10 AM Mass)
Register for Baptism

First Reconciliation/First Communion

Parents are the primary educators of their children, so they are actively involved in preparing their children for First Reconciliation and First Communion. The Religious Education Office offers parent sessions before First Reconciliation and First Communion as well as parent/child learning centers. Students involved in this program typically are in second grade.

Call the Religious Ed Office at (320) 763-9202 for details.

First Communion Dates

  • Saturday, April 25, 2020 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, May 3, 2020 10:00 AM

Confirmation

Students in 11th grade attend a variety of small group classes and retreats in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. They are confirmed by the Bishop or his representative.

Volunteers are needed to help with this program. Call the Religious Ed office to assist (320) 763-9202.

Confirmation Date

  • Please check back for the date.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

RCIA  is an  initiation process for:

  • Adults who have never been baptized
  • Adults who have been baptized but have not completed initiation sacraments of Eucharist and or Confirmation
  • Children over the age of 7 who have not been baptized
  • Adults and children who have been baptized in another tradition and wish to become Roman Catholic

We begin the process in mid-September with Inquiry (asking questions).

Call Fr. Steve Binsfeld at(320) 763-5781 for more information.

Marriage

Arrangements to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage can be made with Fr. Steve and the Parish Office by calling (320) 763-5781.

Download the Marriage Prep Registration Form
Access to the Marriage and Family Life Newsletter

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick may be arranged by contacting the Pastor. Communal Anointing of the Sick is offered on the first Sunday of the month, immediately following the 8 AM Mass.