Are you interested in becoming a Catholic?
Adults who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith participate in the OCIA/Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (usually referred to as the catechumenate). Those who have never been baptized participate for approximately one year and celebrate the various rites (RCIA/Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults). Those who have been baptized in a Christian denomination (other than Catholic) participate in the OCIA also. The duration of their participation depends on their previous formation. Interested folks can contact the pastor for details.
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The Sacrament of Baptism:
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at Saint Lawrence Church by appointment.
Baptisms take place Sundays (following the 10:00 am Mass). Requirements for the Sacrament of Baptism are membership in our parish (or a letter of permission from your pastor) and Welcome Your Child (a baptism preparation program for parents). Welcome Your Child is offered quarterly (usually two consecutive Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.) Both parents are expected to attend. Child care is available. Parents can register at the parish office: 792-9244.
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Individual Reconciliation is offered Wednesday 11:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Friday 6:40-6:55 a.m.; Saturday 3:00-3:30 p.m. and by appointment. Additional times are scheduled during Advent and Lent.
Communal Reconciliation is celebrated during Advent and Lent. (Check the Sunday bulletin for details.)
Preparation for First Reconciliation is done at Kuemper Catholic Grade School and at Carroll Catholic Religious Education. An orientation meeting for parents of children preparing for first reconciliation is offered in September, and first reconciliation is celebrated usually during Advent.
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| The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist:
The Holy Eucharist is celebrated at Saint Lawrence Church every Saturday (4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass), Sunday (8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Masses), and weekday (except Monday). Vigil and Sunday Masses are always celebrated with music and a full complement of liturgical ministers. Communion in the Body and the Blood of Christ is offered at all Masses - Vigil, Sunday, and weekday. Parishioners interested in serving as liturgical ministers at any of our Masses can contact the parish office for information regarding training and scheduling: 792-9244.
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Preparation for First Communion for our parish children is done at Kuemper Catholic Grade School and at Carroll Catholic Religious Education classes. Our parish celebration of first Communion will be April 14, 2012, at the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass and April 15, 2012, at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Parents are welcome to choose at which Mass their child will receive first Communion.
First Communion dress rehearsal will be Friday, April 13, 2012, at 6:00 pm (for those attending the 4:00 pm Vigil Mass) and at 7:00pm (for those attending the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass). First Communion photographs will be taken at the dress rehearsal on Friday, April 13 at 6:45pm.
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Communion Ministry to Homebound Parishioners
On Sundays or weekdays, parish volunteer Communion ministers bring Holy Communion to parishioners who are unable to attend Vigil or Sunday Mass. Please phone the parish office to arrange for this.
Homebound parishioners may also ask to have Communion brought to them on the first Friday of each month. Please phone the parish office if you want this service.
Our Saint Lawrence Pastoral Minister, Shirley Molitor, visits parishioners at Saint Anthony Regional Hospital. Following their discharge from the hospital, she contacts them to offer pastoral care and Holy Communion during their convalescence. If you would like a visit with Shirley, phone her: 792-2269.
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The Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation at Saint Lawrence Parish is conferred on grade 11 parishioners. Preparation for this sacrament is done through Kuemper Catholic High School and Carroll Catholic Religious Education.
Confirmation at St. Lawrence will be held Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 3:00pm.
Catholic adults who have not been confirmed and who desire to receive this sacrament can contact the pastor for details about preparation for confirmation.
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The Sacrament of Matrimony
Catholic weddings may be celebrated in the parish of the bride or the groom. Catholics who wish to marry at Saint Lawrence Church should make arrangements with the pastor at least six months in advance. If either the bride or the groom is not a Catholic (or has been previously married), additional time may be necessary for preparation.
Phone Fr. Schott for details or to schedule: 712-792-9244.
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The Anointing of the Sick
Communal celebration of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is offered three times in October and three times during the Easter season. Please check the Sunday bulletin for scheduled dates.
Individual celebration of this sacrament may be scheduled with the pastor.
Contact Fr. Schott: 712-792-9244.
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