Marriage Preparation

Couples participating in Marriage Preparation present the easy-to-follow program "A Marriage in the Lord" and help prepare young couples for marriage. Marriage preparation weekends are held two or three times per year on a Friday evening and all day Saturday. Married couples usually commit themselves to either the Friday evening, Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon session once per year. There is usually one coordinating couple who are present for all of the sessions. Any couple married for five years or more is eligible for this Ministry. Those involved should have good communication skills and a solid marriage. Couples are also needed to provide hospitality during the marriage preparation course

Confirmation Preparation

Our parish has a preparation course for children in grade eight who are preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Volunteers assist our sacramental coordinator to help teach the fundamental aspects of the Sacrament and participate in fun activities with the students. They are assisted by the grade eight teachers. Volunteers also assist in planning and assisting at the Confirmation Celebrations. Some basic knowledge of the faith is required as well as good presentation skills. Any person who is comfortable with young people would do well in this Ministry.

First Communion and First Reconciliation Preparation

We provide preparation for the parents of children in grade two who wish to present their children to the faith community for the celebration of First Reconciliation and the reception of First Eucharist.
Volunteers work with our Sacramental Coordinator to plan and lead parent preparation meetings, to organize the celebration of these sacraments and assist in the celebrations by welcoming parents and assisting the children.

Baptismal Preparation

The Parish Baptismal Preparation team consists of a coordinator and preparation team. The coordinator works with the parish priests in baptismal preparation sessions and in the baptismal celebrations. The preparation team attends sessions providing a welcoming atmosphere and hospitality and assists in the baptismal celebration. It is our hope that the baptismal team will make a difference in the lives of families experiencing a new birth and help them deepen their faith commitment. The commitment involves one baptismal preparation meeting of two hours duration per month. Musicians are also needed to provide music at baptismal celebrations. Team members should be comfortable about discussing their faith.