PARTICIPATION IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
All those seeking to receive the Sacraments this year must be enrolled and participating in a weekly catechetical program throughout the year (CGS for elementary-aged children and 6th graders, Ignite for those in 7th grade or higher). Upon entering ninth grade, high school-aged teens seeking the sacrament of confirmation must have completed one year of religious education immediately prior to their sacramental year, either through the parish or parochial school, and should be attending religious education classes. They should have received the sacraments of reconciliation and Communion.
Please call the parish office AT 605.338.2433 to arrange for the reception of this sacrament.
Beginning the weekend of September 13-14, there will be a sign-in sheet in the church foyer of each parish in the pastorate for those preparing for the sacraments to sign on Sunday. If you attend Mass elsewhere, a bulletin will need to be provided. If not attending Mass every Sunday, the reception of the sacraments may be delayed.
CONFIRMATION Schedule
CONFIRMATION MASS @ Cathedral
Sunday, Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm
Retreat Dates:
Saturday, Sept 27, 9:00am-12:00pm @ St. Lambert
(First interviews w/ priests)
Sunday, Feb 8 , 8:00-1:30 @ St. Lambert
(Confessions offered)
Sponsor sessions:
St. Lambert: Oct 19 , Nov 16, Dec 21, Jan 18. Following the 8AM Mass (9:00-10:00 am)
St. Therese: Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 21, Jan 18. 1:00-2:00pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21, Jan 18. Following the 9AM Mass (10:30-11:30am)
** Either a sponsor or parent must join teens for these sessions**
Priest Interviews:
Initial interviews done at the retreat in September. Follow up interviews will take place at Ignite.
*** Alternative arrangements can be worked out for those who are requesting the Sacrament early. ***