Sacraments

Parents of children under 5 years of age to be baptized are expected to be registered and practicing members of St. Peter’s community.  They shall call the parish office to register for the Baptism and a required Preparation Program, preferably prior to the birth of the child.  Godparents should be at least 16 years of age and a confirmed, practicing Catholic.  A sponsor from another Christian faith may act as Christian Witness for this sacrament.

Communal baptisms are held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 12:15 pm in the Church OR you may celebrate baptism at any of the weekend liturgies.  In either case, call the parish office to register for preparation classes and to select the date of the baptism.

Children preparing for these sacraments must have been enrolled in an archdiocesan religious program or Catholic school one year prior to the celebration of the sacrament and must be currently attending with regularity.  Children must attend 2 retreats and scheduled practices.  Parents attend an orientation for both sacraments and the retreats.

Attendance policy:  In addition to one year of prior enrollment in an approved program, a child must also participate in a concurrent year program, either through an approved Catholic school or religious education program.  In order to receive credit for the religious education year a child may not miss more than 3 classes without making up work.  If a child needs to make up work, please complete missed chapters by going to the website: http://aliveinchrist.osv.com/

"Through the sacrament of Confirmation, those who have been born anew in Baptism receive the inexpressible Gift, the Holy Spirit, by which they are endowed...with special strength." Pope Paul VI, Apostolic Constitution on the Sacrament of Confirmation

At St. Peter's, the Sacrament of Confirmation is conferred in the spring to 10th grade high school students who have completed preparation. More information available here.

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Other Items:

• Sponsor Selection - Confirmed Catholic in good standing, at least 16 years old, may NOT be parent of Confirmandi

• Confirmation Saint selection

• Initial & final interviews with CORE team member

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Adult Confirmation is celebrated by the Archdiocese in May and November of each year.  The bishop reserves the privilege of confirming adults who have been catechized, but opted to defer their confirmation.  If you have completed your catechetical formation and would like to prepare to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation, we will be happy to assist you.

Parishioners need to make arrangements with the Pastor or Deacon at least 6 months prior to the wedding.  Those outside the parish desiring to be married at St. Peter’s must supply their own Catholic Priest or Deacon -- who will make pre-nuptial investigation, take full canonical responsibility, as well as perform the ceremony.

For marriage preparation information, please click here.

Music arrangements are only made after scheduling a meeting with parish musician Judy Smarsh, who will provide the order of the service and musical guideline selections.  This meeting should take place 4-6 months prior to the wedding date.

St. Peter's offers two parish hall venues for rental, more information here.