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Sacraments Baptism Infants Baptisms are celebrated most Sunday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. and occasionally at Sunday Mass. In accord with the recommendations of the diocese, Baptism is not celebrated during Lent. Parents must be registered parishioners of St. John Neumann Parish. They are asked to contact the parish office about three months before the birth of the child to schedule an interview with one of the priests and to register to attend a baptism information session. Sessions are usually held on the second Sunday of each month, 12:00-1:30 p.m. It is a good idea to arrange both the interview and the information session during pregnancy. Children and Adults Confirmation The Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for full initiation into the Catholic Church. Confirmation preparation is integrated into the High School youth ministry program through discovery, discipleship and service. Catholic adults over the age of 18 who regularly practice their faith but have never been confirmed, are invited to prepare for the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation through a special form of adult preparation, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Adults who have been baptized in another Christian tradition are invited to be confirmed in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, following participation in weekly R.C.I.A. sessions. Eucharist Opportunities to celebrate Eucharist are available daily and on weekends. Communion is available to the sick and shut-ins of the parish by contacting the parish office. Reconciliation Priests are available for Reconciliation from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. on Saturdays and by appointment. Lenten and Advent Communal Penance Services will be noted in parish publications.
Sacramental Program
Children who enter the First Reconciliation/First Communion Program should have completed Level 1 (Grade 1), attend Mass weekly, and know the basic prayers of the Church.
First Reconciliation
Children are prepared for their First Reconciliation during the first semester of Level 2 (Grade 2).
Parents are asked to attend one meeting on Reconciliation where the
program is introduced, books for home use are given out, and the
procedure for Reconciliation is explained.
*Students in grades 3, 4, or 5 who have not been in a program to prepare
for Reconciliation should call the religious Education Office and
participate in this program.
First Communion
Children are prepared for their First Communion during the second semester and after the First Reconciliation Program is completed.
Parents are asked to attend two meetings on the Eucharist. At the first
meeting the Sacrament of the Eucharist is explained, books for home use
are distributed, the program is outlined, and families sign up for the
First Communion Mass they wish to attend. The second meeting explains
the ceremony as it will take place, as well as the special review day
for students - "Celebrating the Eucharist", and the final details of the
First Communion Day.
*Students in grades 3, 4, or 5 who have not yet received their First
Communion should call the Religious Education Office and make
arrangements to participate in this program.
NOTE: Students in Middle School or High School who have not received
First Reconciliation or First Communion should contact their Director
who will set up special classes with Fr. Cesar.
Anointing of the Sick Every First Saturday, the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Individuals may ask to receive the sacrament, also. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Marriage Engaged couples are asked to contact the parish office at least six months in advance. A Marriage Preparation Guide is available to answer many of the questions that come up during this very joyous time.
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