Sacrament Information Login

Sacraments

Are you, or someone you know, interested in preparing to receive a sacrament for the first time?  

  • For newborns baptized into the Church, a 2-hour preparatory class is required for their parents....Read more.
  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process that helps those who are interested discern if they are called to the Catholic Faith ...Read more.
  • The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process can be adapted for younger children...Read more.
  • First Reconciliation and Communion Preparation is a one year process for children, usually in the 2nd grade, provided by our Parish Religious Education...Read more.
  • Confirmation Preparation is a 2 year process for children, usually in the 7th and 8th grade...Read more.
  • Marriage Preparation is a 6-step process.  All wedding dates be arranged six-months prior to the wedding...Read more.
  • For information on Annulments contact one of the priests  (402) 291-1350 Fr. Denny, Fr. Mark ...Read more.

Baptism

Sacrament of Baptism
 
Baptism is the Sacrament which initiates us into the Sacramental life of the Church; thus, Baptism is received before any other Sacrament. 
 
Being too young to speak for themselves, children baptized before the age of reason (age 7) are entrusted to the parents and godparents to be brought up in the ways of Jesus Christ and His Church. Because of this responsibility, parents are required to attend a preparatory session on raising a child in the Catholic faith before having their baby baptized.
 
Here at St. Mary's, a two hour preparatory session for parents is required for new parents and for those who have not attended a preparatory session within the last three years. A preparatory session is usually scheduled once every two months on Sunday afternoon, but sometimes, at the discretion of the instructor, an additional preparatory session may be scheduled when there is a large demand.
 
The Sacrament of Baptism for children is usually scheduled for the second Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M. and on the fourth Sunday of the month during the 12:30 P.M.  Other times are available by request when approved by the Pastor.
 
Contact the Rectory for information
by phone (402) 291-1350
  
For Information on Adult baptisms,
please consult below
 
For children in second to eighth grades,
please consult below

Rite of Initiation of Adults

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

(R.C.I.A)
 
For those who have an interest in the Roman Catholic Church, the R.C.I.A. is a process to help one discern if he/she is being called to become a Roman Catholic.  The ritual, prayer, meditation, and learning of the R.C.I.A. helps one to grow in his/her knowledge and love of Jesus Christ and His Church, established from the time of the Apostles. Each week we gather to retell and share the story and journey of our faith. Our sessions include: prayer, teaching, community sharing, and service. We meet on Wednesdays from September through Pentecost, but you may begin any time.
 
If one has never been baptized, he/she prepares to receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil, the night before Easter Day.
 
If one has been baptized in another Christian Faith, he/she will be prepared to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church are prepared in separate process of R.C.I.A. adapted for Children which meets on Mondays from September through Pentecost.
 
 
For more information
contact Sr. Ellen at (402)291-5395
  

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Adapted for Children

 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Adapted for Children
 
For children in second to eighth grades, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adapted for Children (RCIAc) offers a program of classes and formation.  Since the children are old enough to speak for themselves, they need some basic preparation at an age appropriate level before entering the Catholic Church.  These children usually receive Baptism and First Communion together, but Confirmation is delayed until the Archbishop of Omaha or his designate offers this Sacrament during eighth grade.
 
High School age youth can be placed
either with the children or the adults
on a case by case basis.
 
Contact Sr. Ellen for more information
by phone (402)291-5395

Communion & Reconciliation

The Parish Religious Education program prepares learners for these sacraments with cooperation from parents and catechists. To participate, please register with the Parish Religious Education Office.

Preparation and celebration of First Reconciliation and First Communion ordinarily takes place in the second grade.

The Parish children, Religious Education and Parish School, celebrate reception of each of these sacraments jointly. Because sacraments are celebrated as a parish, all participants in Sacramental Preparation must be registered members of the parish.

  • 1st Reconciliation is scheduled for January 23rd at 10:30am.
  • 1st Communion is schedule for April 18th at 12:30 or 2:30pm.  Times will be assigned.
  • 1st Reconciliation Parents Meeting will be held October 21st at either 4:45pm or 6:45pm in the Church
  • 1st Communion Parents Meeting will be held on March 3rd at either 4:45pm or 6:45pm in the Church

Confirmation

 
Sacrament of Confirmation
 
At St Mary's, Confirmation is a two year process
involving students in grades 7 and 8.  
 
    Confirmation forms 
    Handbooks   
Confirmation is scheduled for May 1st at 7pm.  Reflection will be held for the Confirmation students on April 30th from 5-7pm with rehearsal to follow from 7-8pm.  We ask that a parent or sponsor attend the rehearsal (7pm-8pm) with the student.   If you have questions please contact the RE office.

Marriage

  
Sacrament of Marriage
 
For couples who want to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage,
Please contact Anne at (402) 291-1350
to schedule a Wedding date or email.
 
Premarital preparation is necessary.
 
All wedding dates must be arranged
at least six months prior to the wedding.
 
The Marriage Preparation Process
 
Step One: Contact St. Mary's, choose a wedding date, and meet with the priest who will facilitate marriage preparation and/or witness your wedding vows
 
Step Two: Attend a Marriage Preparation "Welcome Session" as scheduled by the Archdiocese of Omaha.  This is a two hour session where couples complete the FOCCUS inventory and   gives an overview of the marriage preparation process and educational programs.  Contact the facilitator of the FOCCUS review after attending the Welcome Session.
 
Step Three: Complete the FOCCUS facilitation process with the priest or other certified FOCCUS facilitator.  The purpose of the FOCCUS review is to help the individual couple discuss the issues relative to their relationship.  The review of the FOCCUS usually takes about eight hour-long sessions to complete, depending on the issues that need to be discussed.
 
Step Four: Attend an Educational Program as scheduled by the Archdiocese of Omaha. The purpose of the Educational Program is to have have married witnesses who have applied the skills discussed in the FOCCUS instrument in a practical way.  You may choose from the Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend, the one day, large group "Marriage: a Journey for Life" session, or the six session small group "Marriage for Life" Session.  At St. Mary's, we have several couples trained to lead the small group "Marriage for Life" and those preparing at St. Mary's, Bellevue have the priority for these sessions.
 
Other Sessions for those with particular situations include the "Remarriage Program" for those couples in which one or both of the parties have been married before and the "Convalidation Program" for those married outside the Catholic Church and are seeking Church recognition of their marriage. 
 
Step Five: Attend the "Natural Family Planning Introductory Session" as directed by the priest in charge of your wedding preparation.  This is a one time session to introduce the couple to the methods and science or Natural Family Planning.
 
Step Six: Plan your wedding liturgy with our wedding facilitator, Jacque Kallman, using Marriage: a Journey for Life liturgy resource.  At this session, the couple will discuss and select Prayers, Scripture Readings, and appropriate Music.  The procession of family members and sedding party will also be discussed.  Helpful liturgy planning information is also available at www.foryourmarriage.org.
 
Further Information is available from the
Archdiocese of Omaha Marriage Prep Home.

Annulments

 
Annulments

 

Have you been previously married and wish to be remarried?
 
For information on Annulments, please contact
one of the priests at (402)291-1350
or by email: Fr. Denny; Fr. Mark
 
For more information, go the Archdiocese of Omaha
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