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St. Bonaventure Catholic Community

Sacraments Preparation and Appointments
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Baptism
The Parish Community celebrates Infant Baptism on the first and third Sunday afternoons of every month. Families and children are welcomed each month and required to attend one preparation session. The parish celebrates adult baptism at the Easter Vigil Service. Adults are expected to participate in the Christian Initiation Process (RCIA) as preparation.
Confirmation
This two-year program is open to teens that have reached their sophomore year through their senior year. Adults (high school graduates and beyond) who have been baptized Catholic and who have received first communion participate in preparation prior to the diocesan adult confirmation ceremony with the bishop. Adult baptized catholics needing to prepare for confirmation AND first communion participate in the RCIA process.
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First Eucharist
This two-year program begins with children entering the first grade and ends with the reception of the sacrament in the spring of the second grade. Adults preparing for first eucharist participate in the RCIA process.
First Reconciliation
Children from the second grade on, are prepared for the reception of this sacrament. Adults wishing to prepare to celebrate this sacrament: contact the Adult Faith Formation Director.
Individual Reconciliation
Individual reconciliation is held every Saturday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM in the Reconciliation Room located in the Church. If you wish to receive this sacrament at any other time, appointments can be made by calling the Parish Office.
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Weddings
Call the Parish Office for information and appointments.