Sacramental Preparation Catechist Opportunities
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Baptism
The Baptism Team consists of catechists who share the Church's teachings on Baptism with parents and godparents. Training materials are provided and the time commitment is approximately three Wednesday evening family meetings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and the following Sunday celebration at 11:00 a.m. |
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First Eucharist This sacrament is celebrated soon after Easter Sunday for children aged 7 and older. Seven sessions, several of which require parental participation, precede it. The time commitment for this ministry includes the training sessions, the seven prep sessions, and the celebration liturgies. |
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First Reconciliation This sacrament is held in the fall for children in fourth grade and older. We offer six weeks of preparatory sessions, which require some parental participation. Time commitment for volunteers of this ministry includes the training sessions, the six prep classes, and the evening liturgy. |
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Confirmation Confirmation is celebrated annually during the Easter season and takes place at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Preparation sessions are offered to high school age parishioners and are incorporated into the Wednesday Generations of Faith sessions. Volunteer opportunities include support roles, retreat preparation, small group facilitation and faith-sharing. Time commitments include training sessions and weekly gatherings from September to May. |
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