Parent(s) must be registered and active members of the parish for at least six months and are expected to attend one session with the pastor on the meaning of Baptism prior to the celebration of the Sacrament. Godparents (one man and one woman), if not from the parish, must have a letter from their pastor stating that they are practicing Catholics and able to serve as sponsor. It is encouraged that both Godparents be Catholic, but one may be a non-Catholic and serve as a Christian witness.
The Catholic Church maintains the teaching of Jesus Christ, that marriage is a permanent and unconditional commitment between one man and one woman.
For a marriage to take place, one or both parties (or their parents) must be registered active members for at least 6 months before beginning marriage preparation. Once preparation begins, no date will be set until the initial information is gathered by the pastor. The Diocese requires 6 months prior to the wedding to ensure adequate time to prepare properly for the Sacrament. Call the Pastor to make the arrangements. Saturdays are the usual day for weddings.
Times for weddings: For a Wedding Mass, no later than 1:00PM. For the Liturgy of the Word, no later than 1:30 p.m.
The normative time for Confirmation in the Diocese of Marquette is grade 11. Confirmations are held in each of the vicariates.
Contact the Pastor or the Parish Office. This sacrament should be requested for anyone suffering from an illness or the debilitating effects of age; and before surgery.