
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION:
Baptism: Preparation class is required before baptism; make arrangements in advance. Contact: Fr. Janusz 715.421.5777
First Holy Communion/First Reconciliation (2nd Grade) prepares children for the celebration of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Contact: Fr. Janusz 715.421.5777
Confirmation prepares 10th Grade students for the sacrament of Confirmation. Contact: Fr. Janusz 715.421.5777
Marriage Preparation: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance; marriage preparation classes are required. Contact: Fr. Janusz at 715.421.5777
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) assists people who are not baptized and people who are baptized in other faith traditions through a journey which leads to a deeper relationship with Jesus within the Catholic Church. Contact: Fr. Janusz 715.421.5777
Confessions are heard 1/2 hour before every Mass, Tuesday - Sunday.
Baptism: Preparation class is required before baptism; make arrangements in advance. Contact: Fr. Janusz 715.421.5777
First Holy Communion/First Reconciliation (2nd Grade) prepares children for the celebration of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Contact: Fr. Janusz 715.421.5777
Confirmation prepares 10th Grade students for the sacrament of Confirmation. Contact: Fr. Janusz 715.421.5777
Marriage Preparation: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance; marriage preparation classes are required. Contact: Fr. Janusz at 715.421.5777
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) assists people who are not baptized and people who are baptized in other faith traditions through a journey which leads to a deeper relationship with Jesus within the Catholic Church. Contact: Fr. Janusz 715.421.5777
Confessions are heard 1/2 hour before every Mass, Tuesday - Sunday.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Those who approach the sacrament of reconciliation receive forgiveness from God's mercy, forgiveness of the offense committed against God, and at the same time are reconciled with the Church that they have wounded through sin. This sacrament contributes to the conversion of a sinner through love, example and prayer. It is also called the sacrament of conversion because in a sacramental way we fulfill Jesus' command, which is the call to conversion and to return to the Father. We can find these words in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Only God can forgive our sins. The time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is near, repent and believe in the Gospel (Mk 1:15). Christ's call is still valid and calls every baptized Catholic to return to the Father, as well as to conversion, that is, abandoning the path of sin and taking the path of the grace given by God. This grace sanctifies us, gives us life and leads us to the Eucharist in which we receive the Body and Blood of Christ. This sacrament is necessary in our lives. In the 1st letter of St. John 2:1-6 we read:
My children,* I am writing this to you so that you may not commit sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one.
He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world.
The way we may be sure* that we know him is to keep his commandments.
Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. This is the way we may know that we are in union with him:
whoever claims to abide in him ought to live [just] as he lived.
This second conversion is a task for the entire Church. The first was sacrament of baptism. This second conversion of ours includes the need for purification, repentance and renewal. The reason for this action is sin. A sin that is an offense to God, a severance of unity with Him, a sin that violates communion with the Church. Therefore, conversion brings God's forgiveness and a return to unity with the Church.
Those who approach the sacrament of reconciliation receive forgiveness from God's mercy, forgiveness of the offense committed against God, and at the same time are reconciled with the Church that they have wounded through sin. This sacrament contributes to the conversion of a sinner through love, example and prayer. It is also called the sacrament of conversion because in a sacramental way we fulfill Jesus' command, which is the call to conversion and to return to the Father. We can find these words in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Only God can forgive our sins. The time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is near, repent and believe in the Gospel (Mk 1:15). Christ's call is still valid and calls every baptized Catholic to return to the Father, as well as to conversion, that is, abandoning the path of sin and taking the path of the grace given by God. This grace sanctifies us, gives us life and leads us to the Eucharist in which we receive the Body and Blood of Christ. This sacrament is necessary in our lives. In the 1st letter of St. John 2:1-6 we read:
My children,* I am writing this to you so that you may not commit sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one.
He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world.
The way we may be sure* that we know him is to keep his commandments.
Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. This is the way we may know that we are in union with him:
whoever claims to abide in him ought to live [just] as he lived.
This second conversion is a task for the entire Church. The first was sacrament of baptism. This second conversion of ours includes the need for purification, repentance and renewal. The reason for this action is sin. A sin that is an offense to God, a severance of unity with Him, a sin that violates communion with the Church. Therefore, conversion brings God's forgiveness and a return to unity with the Church.