BAPTISM
Baptism is the first of seven sacraments and the “door” which opens a person to the other sacraments. It is the first sacrament of forgiveness because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose to give us new life. Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist constitute the “sacraments of initiation” by which a believer begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ. The rite of Baptism consists in immersing the candidate in water, or pouring water on the head, while pronouncing the invocation of the Most Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. More information...

Contacts
Parish Office
(952) 447-249

FIRST RECONCILIATION (Penance)
This is a sacramental celebration in which, through God’s mercy and forgiveness, the sinner is reconciled with God and also with the Church, Christ’s Body.
Formal preparation for First Reconciliation is recommended and offered in 2nd Grade. The Church of St. Michael Faith Formation Program coordinates the preparation for the Faith Formation Program and the School Program. Catechesis is provided during class sessions.

Sacrament of Reconciliation of offered each Saturday at 4:00 pm in the Church Reconciliation Room or by appointment.

Faith Formation Office
(952) 447-2486

FIRST COMMUNION
Holy Communion is the reception of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist. Our fellowship and union with Jesus and other baptized Christians in the Church has its source and summit in the celebration of the Eucharist.

Formal preparation for First Holy Communion is recommended and offered in 2nd Grade. The Church of St. Michael Faith Formation program coordinates the preparation for the Faith Formation Program and the School Program. Catechesis is provided during class sessions.

CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Initiation into the Church. Together with Baptism and Eucharist, Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or “confirm” the baptized in union with Christ and empowers them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church.

The Sacrament of Confirmation is usually received in 10th Grade following two years of preparation offered during the ninth and tenth grade Faith Formation classes.

matrimony
A covenant or partnership of life and commitment between a man and women, which is ordered to the unity and love of the spouses and to the procreation and upbringing of children. When validly celebrated between two baptized people, marriage is a sacrament.

Marriage Preparation
We want to be helpful and supportive to you, both in making your wedding day a celebration of joy and assisting you in the process of growing in your relationship as husban and wife.
Further details can be found here.

Anointing of the Sick
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered by a priest to a baptized person who is suffering from serious illness or in danger of death, through prayer and the anointing of the body with the oil of the sick. The proper effects of the sacrament include a special grace of healing and comfort to the Christian who is suffering.

If you or a loved one is sick and would like to receive this Sacrament, call the Parish Office to set up and appointment with Father Sieg.

Holy Orders
The Sacrament of Apostolic Ministry by which the mission entrusted by Christ to his Apostles continues to be exercised in the Church through the laying of hands. This Sacrament has three distinct degrees or "order": deacon, priest, bishop. All three confer a permanent, sacramental character.