Receive the Sacraments
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seven signs of graceLife In Christ
The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 1131
BAPTISM
Baptism is the sacrament that marks the beginning of the entire Christian life, and is the first of the sacraments of initiation. In Baptism we are freed from sin and become sons and daughters of God. We receive the very life of God, become part of the Body of Christ, become members of the Church, and are called to share in its mission (Compendium to the Catechism of the Catholic Church).
The Catholic Church baptizes at any age, infants through adults, though the requirements vary based on the age of the person to be baptized. For baptism requirements or to schedule a baptism, click on of the buttons below.
EUCHARIST OR HOLY COMMUNION
The sacrament of the Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is celebrated at Mass every day at St. Michael or at our neighboring parish, St. Albert in Albertville. Practicing Catholics who are prepared to receive Holy Communion (i.e., who have observed the hour-long fast before receiving and have no unconfessed serious sins) are welcome and encouraged to receive the sacrament as often as they can. View our Mass times and join us.
Anyone age seven or older can prepare to receive first Holy Communion (in conjunction with first Reconciliation). Usually this takes place during second grade, and requirements may vary based on the age of the communicant. For more information on preparing to receive the Eucharist, click one of the buttons below.
FIRST COMMUNION FOR CHILDRENJOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AS AN ADULT
RECONCILIATION, CONFESSION OR PENANCE
Reconciliation or Confession is a sacrament of healing by which we are forgiven for our sins when we confess them to the priest, who stands in the person of Christ the head. View our regular Confession times and join us.
Anyone age seven or older can prepare for first Reconciliation (in conjunction with first Holy Communion). Usually this takes place during second grade. For more information on preparing to receive Reconciliation, click one of the buttons below.FIRST RECONCILIATION FOR CHILDRENJOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AS AN ADULT
CONFIRMATION
The sacrament of Confirmation completes our initiation into the Catholic Church and offers us fullness of life in the Holy Spirit, with all the gifts and fruits He desires to provide.
In the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Confirmation is usually received in eighth grade or later. Information for teens who desire the sacrament of Confirmation can be found here: STMA Catholic Youth Ministry. For more information on preparing to be confirmed, click one of the buttons below.CONFIRMATION FOR TEENSJOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AS AN ADULT
MATRIMONY OR MARRIAGE
The sacrament of Matrimony, or Marriage, forges a lifelong union between the souls of one man and one woman that is intended to image the loving, life-giving communion of the Holy Trinity. It is a beautiful and sacred gift that is entered into joyfully but not lightly.
To be married at St. Michael Catholic Church, one or both persons of the engaged couple should be a practicing Catholic and a registered parishioner (or have parents or immediate family who are registered) for six months or longer. Both the bride and the groom need to be free to marry in the Catholic Church. Marriage preparation begins at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date and must be completed at least three months prior to your wedding date.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing available to anyone facing serious surgery, serious illness or death, providing spiritual and sometimes physical healing. Please contact the parish office at 763-497-2745 to request an anointing. If the need is grave or urgent, do not hesitate to call the emergency line as well.
Requesting and Preparing for Anointing
HOLY ORDERS
Holy Orders is the sacrament by which God, through the Church, ordains deacons, priests, and bishops to serve the Kingdom of God here on earth. If you think you may be called to the priesthood, the diaconate, or religious life, please talk with Fr. Brian Park or Fr. Joe Zabinski and visit the archdiocesan vocations website, 10000vocations.org.