Baptism is celebrated twice a month. Pre-registration is necessary. All registered parishioners wishing to have their children baptized at St. Joan of Arc are expected to participate in a 90 minute Baptism preparation class for which registration is also required. Contact the SJA Receptionist at 612.823.8205.
Older children and adults wishing to be baptized are encouraged to participate in the CIC (Christian Initiation of Children) or RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) programs which culminate with Baptism during the Easter season.
CIC (Christian Initiation of Children) is an educational process for children (Grade 3 or above) who have not been baptized, or have been baptized and have had little or no Christian education. Through weekly classes and participation in the Sunday Family Liturgy the child is gradually integrated into our faith community. CIC will culminate with the celebration of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation during the Easter season. The staff laison is Kathy Itzin, kitzin@stjoan.com.
First Eucharist is celebrated by students in Grade
2. Parents and children attend several meetings and
workshops together and work through lessons to-
gether at home. Letters regarding First Communion
information are mailed in February to all Second
Grade children registered in our Sunday School program. The staff liaison is Kathy Itzin, kitzin@stjoan.com.
First Reconcilation is celebrated by students in 4th grade. Parents & students attend several workshops together, while the majority of the child’s preparation is done at home with their parents. Letters regarding First Reconciliation preparation will be mailed in late January. First
Reconciliation services are celebrated during Lent. The staff liaison is Kathy Itzin, kitzin@stjoan.com.
Confirmation is open to all Youth in Grades 9-12. The preparation program for the sacrament involves a variety of retreats, service projects, small
group meetings and Sponsor/Candidate gatherings. Parents and sponsors have an important role in the process which is centered around becoming a full member of the Catholic Church and the St. Joan of Arc community. Preparation is in the process of being revised. Information on the upcoming program for the year will be communicated to every registered 9th and 10th grader, as well as unconfirmed 11th and 12th graders. Confirmation is offered yearly. Registration happens following Informational meetings. The staff liaison is Cathy Doyle-Burris, 612.823.8205 or cdoyle@stjoan.com.
Besides informing our parish, a goal of these pages is creating a sense of commmunity. Calling all web builders who wish to give something back to St. Joans! If you are interested in developing a webpage for the Youth Sacraments, contact Jeff Rholl by phone(651.484.6631) or by email(jeff@stjoan.com).
