Sacraments

Sacramental Preparation

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 17:34

Baptism

All parents requesting to have their children baptized at Guardian Angels Church, must be associated with the Parish Community and attend a Baptism preparation session before the schedule date of Baptism. Please contact Michael Strande (651-789-3162) with questions (for infant Baptism as well as adults, teens and children over the age of 7 seeking Baptism).

First Eucharist

Eucharist is the Church's most important act of praise and thanksgiving to God, and its greatest sign of unity.  Please contact Sara Fleetham at 651-789-3179 for more information.

First Reconciliation

As disciples of Jesus we are called to love God, our neighbor and ourselves, and to help bring about God's Kindgom here on earth. When we fail to love and serve others, we need forgiveness and reconciliation with God, others and self. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the special means of experiencing God's love and forgiveness. Please contact Sara Fleetham at 651-789-3179 for more information.

Confirmation

Our goal is to prepare young people who are ninth grade or older to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.   Our program is "continuous and flexible” as you may enter it at any time and complete the sessions in any order.  However, it is recommended that students begin attending Confirmation sessions in the fall and use the spring sessions as back-up sessions.  Students preparing for Confirmation must complete four education sessions, one retreat of their choice, one safety session, two hours of service to the poor or vulnerable, and be involved in at least four youth activities at Guardian Angels in order to build community and be active in the parish.  Confirmation is celebrated at the Cathedral in St. Paul in October of the following school year. Contact Paul Deziel at 651-789-3173 with any questions.

Click on the following for: Confirmation schedule 2013-2014, Sponsor Form, Service Form, Service Guidelines, Retreat Options, and GA Youth Program 2013-2014.  Click here to Register for Confirmation.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

An ongoing, year-round process of faith formation for adults seeking to join the Catholic Church. RCIA Sessions take place on Thursday evenings. Contact Michael Strande at 651-789-3162 for more information. 

Marriage

We believe that marriage is a lifelong commitment. When a man and a woman pledge their love, they share Jesus Christ's love with each other and carry out God's plan that the two shall become one. Marriage is not a brief celebration on a certain day at a specific time. It is the work of a lifetime that requires special training and preparation. At Guardian Angels Church, a couple begins marriage preparation at least nine months prior to their wedding date.

Click here for the Wedding Handbook. To schedule a wedding date or for more information, please contact Fr. Rodger Bauman.

Holy Orders

Please contact Fr. Rodger Bauman or Fr. Stan Maslowski. 

Anointing of the Sick

Please contact Fr. Rodger Bauman or Fr. Stan Maslowski.