Infant Baptist: parents must be registered & active members of this parish or another parish with family here in the parish (i.e. parents). A letter of permission from Pastor is required if parents are from outside of the parish. Two Godparents (one male and one female) who are registered and active members of their parish. Contact the Pastor before infant’s due date to arrange date and time.
First Reconciliation/First Holy Eucharist:
Confirmation: High school sophomores, juniors and seniors who have been active in youth ministry for the past year will begin preparation for Confirmation in the fall of the year. Missoula Area Confirmation takes place during the Easter Season at one of the Missoula area parishes. Here is a parent / sponsor resource with information about the Diocese of Helena policy on Confirmation.
Holy Matrimony: Couple discerning marriage should contact the Pastor immediately after becoming engaged. NOTE: The diocese requires a minimum of 6 months advance notice regarding the intention to marry. Couples wishing to marry in the parish must be registered and active members of the parish, or individuals who have moved away whose parents are still active in the parish. Couples from other parishes must obtain a letter of permission to marry outside of their own parish.
Anointing of the Sick: Individuals who have been diagnosed as terminally or gravely ill or are preparing for invasive surgery should request this sacrament. Confession ordinarily proceeds receiving the sacrament of the sick. Call the church office at 626-4492 or the contact number for emergencies only.
Adult Confirmation, Adult Baptism (RCIA), and Adult Reception into Full Communion with the Church: If you, a family member, or a friend has not received the sacrament of confirmation, or are interested in being baptized into the Faith, or received into full communion with the Church, please contact the Pastor. Process will be discerned on an individual basis based on preparedness.