Belleville, Illinois
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Saint Mary Catholic
Church Belleville, Illinois |
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| Sacrament of Initiation | Adults are welcome to join the Catholic faith through the Rites of Christian Initiation (RCIA). School aged children are also welcome after a period of formation. | ||
| Sacrament of Baptism |
Infants are baptized
on the second Sunday of the month after the 10:30 AM Mass. A
monthly pre-Baptism class is given for parents and godparents.
This class helps parents appreciate the ceremony and the implications
of their child's baptism and allows paritcipants to share suggestions
for Christian parenting. |
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Sacramental Initiation:
First Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation |
Our preparation team annually prepares our children for celebrations of Confirmation in November, Reconciliation in February and Communion in April. | ||
| Parish School of Religion (PSR) |
Our PSR catechists,
parents and students are provided an organized program of religious
instruction. Students in public school grades 1 through 8 participate
in PSR as part of their preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation,
Eucharist and Confirmation. Meets twice monthly on Sunday mornings from 8:45 AM to 10:15AM during the months of September through May. |
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| Vacation Bible School | Our Vacation Bible School is an annual week of fun and learning held each summer. Children from age four through students finishing fourth grade are welcome to enroll in this activity. | ||
| Prayer List | Members of our church who are in difficult situations are invited to call the rectory (233-2391) and our Saint Mary's prayer chain will be initiated. The person requesting prayer, or the particular situation may or may not be identified at the caller's discretion. When favors are granted, or comfort received, a callback to the rectory will be all the thanks expected! | ||
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Marriage Preparation
(Pre Cana) |
Pre Cana Day provides an opportunity for engaged couples to be open with each other, learn communication skills for their married life, and to demonstrate the viability of marriage in our modern culture. | ||
| Engaged Encounter | Engaged Encounter is a weekend event designed to prepare couples for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The weekend is designed to strengthen the couple's relationship and to make God an integral part of their married life. | ||
| Sacrament of Matrimony | Registered parishioners are welcome to be married at St. Mary. A minimum of six months prior scheduling is needed. | ||
| Marriage Encounter | St. Mary participates in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter program. Marriage Encounter weekends emphasize communication and renewal of relationship between spouses in an environment free of distractions. | ||
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| Page Updated: 02/10/08 |
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