"Restore All Things in Christ"
Sacramental Preparation
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Baptism of Infants
Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 11am, or the 3rd Sunday during Mass only, each month. Baptism classes are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month, at 7pm. Canon Law states that one godparent must be a practicing Catholic, be at least 16 years of age and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We ask that the godparents attend class with the parents if possible. If the Catholic godparent(s) are not members of our parish, we strongly encourage them to take a Baptism class in their parish and send confirmation to Pope St. Pius X or at the very least obtain a letter from their pastor stating they are active practicing Catholic(s). A proxy godparent may be used for an appropriate reason. It is not necessary to wait until after your baby is born to take the class.
CONTACT: Deacon Eric & Charlotte Shaber, 208-457-3039 or ecshaber@gmail.com.
First Reconciliation and First Communion (2nd Grade)
Participation in 1st and 2nd grade elementary faith formation is a pre‐requisite to receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. In addition, the Diocese of Boise requires parents of children preparing for Reconciliation and Eucharist to attend a catechetical session on each of these sacraments. Finally, the child and parents attend First Reconciliation and First Communion retreats.- Classes begin in September and end in May.
- Two class times are available: Sundays, 9:10 – 10:20 am or Tuesdays, 6 – 7:30 pm
- Regular attendance is important. Missed classes must be made up at home and returned the following week. Too many missed sessions may require delay of reception of these Sacraments for another year.
CONTACT: Jenny Kenner at jkenner@stpiuscda.org
Confirmation
Preparation classes for the Sacrament of Confirmation begin in the Fall and are held simultaneously to the High School Youth Group on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm, climaxing with the Confirmation Mass in late Spring. Confirmation Preparation is open to any student in the 9-12th grades who are ready and willing to commit the time and effort into preparing for this final Sacrament of Initiation. Download the registration form to the left,. Registration is due by October 3, 2018.
CONTACT: Emily Brown, Coordinator of Youth Ministry at 208-765-5108 or stpiusyouth@roadrunner.com.
Marriage Preparation
A preparation program over a period of several months is required. Please contact the parish office at least six months prior to your wedding day so that we can help prepare you as a couple to establish a solid foundation for a joy-filled, Christ-centered marriage. Download the Marriage Preparation brochure to the left.
CONTACT: Schedule a meeting with Father Flores or one of our Deacons to begin the process.
Christian Initiation for Children and Youth
Class sessions begin in September and end in April. CICY is for children in the following situations:- Children/Youth, 7 – 17 years old, who are not baptized and want to be received into the Catholic Church.
- Children/Youth, 7 – 17 years old, who are baptized in another Christian faith and want to be received into the Catholic Church.
- Children/Youth, 9 – 17 years old, who are already baptized Catholic and have not yet received First Reconciliation and First Communion and who have had little or no faith formation.
R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (Becoming Catholic)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for adults who have not been baptized or who have been baptized in another Christian faith and who would like to become Catholic.
RCIA is for children/youth in the following situations:
*Children/Youth, 7 – 17 years old, who are not baptized and want to be received into the Catholic Church, OR who are baptized in another Christian faith and want to be received into the Catholic Church.
*Children/Youth, 9 – 17 years old, who are already baptized Catholic and have not yet received First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion and who have had little or no faith formation. Our next RCIA session begins with class on
CONTACT: Deacon Eric and Charlotte Shaber at 208-457-3039 or ecshaber@gmail.com.
Download the RCIA Information flyer to the left.