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Registration for Sacramental Programs Registration forms and letters for the First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and Confirmation Sacramental Preparation Programs are mailed to all registered members of St. Thomas More. If you are not a member and would like to participate, contact our Director of Faith Formation, Mary Ann Zervas: 651/227-7669, ext. 311. Letters and registration forms can be found here with additional information below. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Adults seeking to be incorporated in the Catholic faith community are invited into the Rites of Christian Initiation (RCIA). RCIA is a process of inquiry, catechetical study and formation, ritual celebrations, and full incorporation into the Catholic Church. Usually this process takes about one year and culminates at the Easter Vigil. RCIA includes preparation for Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. This year round process begins when the inquirer makes the initial contact. The formal process began Thursday, September 6, 2007 and will continue each Thursday, 7:00-9:00 PM until Pentecost. Contact our Director of Pastoral Care, Sr. Josetta Marie Spencer, SSND by calling: 651/227-4669, ext. 312 or you may E-mail her here. Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (CIC) Christian initiation for all school age children (and their families) who have not been baptized or who were baptized in another tradition and have not received the sacrament of First Eucharist. There is no "right" age to receive the sacraments, it is whenever you are ready. Everyone is called at their own time and place. Please contact Mary Ann by calling or e-mailing her here if you would like more information.
Baptism Preparation Classes are for parent(s)/guardian(s) wanting their child(ren) baptized. Classes are held quarterly on Wednesdays, (one evening sessions) 7:00-8:30 PM, in the Community Room of the Church of the West Campus, 1550 Summit Avenue, St. Paul (handicapped accessible). You must pre-register by contacting Sr. Josetta Marie Spencer, SSND: 651/227-7669, ext. 312 or e-mail her here.
Classes July 16, 2008 Baptisms at the East Campus Worship Space
After the 11:15 AM
Mass, at 12:30 PM:
During the 9:15 or 11:15 AM Mass: Baptisms at the West Campus Worship Space
During the 10:15 AM or 4:15 PM Mass:
After the 10:15 AM Mass,
at 11:30 AM:
Confirmation is for those in the tenth grade. Letters and registration forms were sent to registered members on Sept. 17. Sending Mass: Sunday, May 11, 10:15 AM - East Campus (Confirmation rehearsal for all candidates starts at 8:45 AM) Rite of Confirmation: Sunday, May 18, 2:00 PM - Cathedral of St. Paul Confirmation Dinner: Sunday, May 18, 5:00 PM - Auditorium in St. Thomas More School. Confirmation 2008/2009 Registration Meeting: Confirmation registration for all students entering the 10th grade will be on Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 PM in our St. Thomas More School. If yoiu cannot make the meeting please call Mary Ann: 651/227-7669, ext. 311 or e-mail her here.
This is a family-centered process that started on Saturday, January 26, 2008. Letters and registration materials will be mailed to second graders in registered households.
This is a family-centered program for families with children in the second through fifth grades. Registration letters and forms are mailed to all registered families in September with sessions starting in October and concluding with the Celebration of Reconciliation in December..
Pastoral Care/Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of Anointing is celebrated several times a year during the weekend liturgies or when special circumstances are brought to the attention of Fr. Joe Weiss, S.J. Please call our Director of Pastoral Care, Sister Josetta Marie Spencer, SSND: 651/227-7669, ext. 312 if you would like to request an anointing or if you would like more information.
Marriage at Saint Thomas More Church The vocation of marriage is written in the very nature of man and woman as they come from the hand of the Creator God. Marriage is God's way of joining two people in love and fidelity and of bringing new human persons into existence. Christ raised marriage to the dignity of a sacrament as a covenant made between a man and a woman which establishes between them a partnership for the whole of life. A Christian marriage is a sign to the world of Christ's presence among us.
Eligibility Criteria 1) Actively sharing in the parish's life and mission 2) Participating in the weekly Eucharistic Assembly 3) Sharing in the various ministries and activities of the parish 4) Engaging in financial stewardship of one's resources for the common mission of the parish
Members A Catholic party who resides outside the parish boundaries (see above paragraph) and does not plan to change residency must be a registered member of the Church of St. Thomas More six months prior to entering into the marriage preparation program and determining a wedding date. Sometimes two people wishing to marry request that their marriage preparation be done at the Church of St. Thomas More but the marriage ceremony be performed at a different church. In this situation, one of the two people must be an active member of St. Thomas More Church (see criteria listed above under "eligibility").
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and Time Availability Enrollment in the preparation process and establishment of a wedding date must be no earlier than fifteen months and no later than nine months. The establishment of a reservation date does not assure that the wedding will take place, but only that the Church and a presider will be available if all other requirements are satisfied.
Pre-Marriage Program
Fees
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