Sacraments

Baptism

Parents are required to participate in a brief class before their child’s baptism. Courses are offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the St. Mary's parish office at 7 pm.

Complete the online form below.

Register for Baptism

Please complete the baptism registration form, then the call the parish office to schedule a baptism date. 320-763-5781

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 Reconciliation Dates

  • 1st Reconciliation Dates

    • Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:30 PM

First Communion Dates

  • 1st Communion Dates

    • Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM Mass - or-
    • Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM Mass

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

  • Confirmation Date

    • Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM

  • Confirmation Date

    • Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

OCIA  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 Tammy Huss at (320) 460-5324 for more information.

Marriage

To arrange the Sacrament of Marriage at any of the Come to the Water Area Catholic Community Parishes, go to our wedding page and complete a brief Wedding Inquiry Form.

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick may be arranged by contacting the Pastor.