Infant Baptism  In preparation for infant Baptism, formation classes for parents are held every fourth Tuesday of the month, with the exception of December. We encourage all parents to attend before the baby is born. Baptism forms need to be completed before scheduling your child's baptism. If you have any questions, contact Deacon Mike Erb, 347-2228 or erb_m@olvisitation.net.

Sacramental Preparation of the 2nd Graders is provided for interested parishioners, grade 2 and older. Preparation for the sacrament is integrated into the religious education curriculum in Our Lady of the Visitation’s school program, and on Sunday mornings in October at the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) for public school students. Handbook, schedule and forms will be sent home in September.  Parents are responsible for bringing children to the parish celebrations of Reconciliation regularly from grade 2 on, and to see that they have taken the opportunity to confess individually sometime before the end of grade 4. (This is the parish guideline.) Prepared candidates celebrate the sacrament at the Advent or Lenten Parish Communal Reconciliation Services. First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. in Church. Parents are expected to participate in the preparation and ongoing encouragement to participate in this sacrament of healing. Deacon Mike Erb, 347-2228.

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confessions are heard most Saturdays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm; by appointment, and at the Advent and Lenten Parish Reconciliation Services.

First Eucharist Preparation is provided for interested parishioners, grade 2 and older. Preparation for first reception of the Eucharist is integrated into the religious education curriculum in Our Lady of the Visitation School, and on Sunday mornings in the spring at the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) for public school students. Prepared Candidates celebrate the sacrament in the Easter season at specially scheduled Masses. Parents are an integral part of the preparation program and ongoing accompaniment to the Eucharistic Liturgy. For more information contact Deacon Mike Erb, 347-2228.

 

Confirmation Program: Preparation for Confirmation is integrated into the curriculum of both Our Lady of the Visitation School and the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) for public school students with the PREP classes in July. Classes will begin for all in September. Our Pastor, Fr. Mark Burger will be the presenter and lead the Ritual of Enrollment. Parents and sponsors are involved in the preparation program and ongoing witness. Spirit Day Retreat is usually in November at the St. Simon Center. The public school students meet on Sunday mornings for their immediate preparation sessions, usually in the fall, with the celebration of Confirmation at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains. Contact Deacon Mike Erb, 347-2228.

Sacrament of Marriage Pre-Cana Conferences are required before marriage. Those wishing to schedule a marriage must first contact the Pastor at 922-2056. Please call the Parish Office at least six months before the date of the wedding. If you have any questions regarding Baptism requirements for marriage within the Catholic Church, contact the Parish Office, 922-2056