Baptism of Infants
Preparation for your child's Baptism should begin 2 - 3 months before the birth of your child.  Baptism preparation consists of:

• The initial visit is an opportunity for us to get to know your family.  This is also where we fill out the Baptism Registration Form and discuss any details necessary for the Baptism of your child.

• After the initial visit, one of our parish mentor couples will contact you to invite you into their home for fellowship and to complete Session 1 of the "Reborn" baptism program through the Augustine Institute.

• The final baptism class is scheduled after the mentor couple session and consists of the final two sessions of the "Reborn" baptism program and a short time of reflection on your baby's Baptism.

For further information and to view the guidelines for choosing your baby's godparent(s), check out the document  titled Infant Baptism Overview under documents to the left.

CONTACT:  Catherine Calovich at ccalovich@stpiuscda.org or (208) 765-5108, ext. 25

First Reconciliation and First Communion (2nd Grade)
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion is a two-year process (Year 1 and Year 2) and is a pre-requisite to receiving the Sacraments.  In addition, the Diocese of Boise requires parents of children preparing for Reconciliation and Holy Communion to attend a catechetical session on each of these sacraments.   Finally, the child and parents together attend First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion retreats.

• Year 1 (1st grader/2nd grader) gives a basic understanding of the faith in order to better approach First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation in Year 2.  In addition, those families in Year 1 preparation assist with the First Communion reception.

• Year 2 (2nd grader/3rd grader) focuses much of the year on direct preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion.

• Classes for Year 1 and Year 2 First Reconciliation and First Communion are held on Tuesday evenings, from 6 - 7:30 pm.  In addition, Year 2 class ONLY is available on Sunday mornings from 9:10 - 10:20 am.

• Regular attendance is IMPORTANT.  If more than 3 classes are missed (unless for serious reasons), this may require the delay of reception of these Sacraments for another year.

A schedule of First Reconciliation/First Communion parent meetings, retreats and liturgies will be available soon.

Confirmation
Information regarding Confirmation for 2020 will be available soon!

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.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
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.

CONTACT:  Catherine Calovich at ccalovich@stpiuscda.org or call (208) 765-5108, ext. 25

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Children (RCIC)
RCIC 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.

CONTACT:  For those children between the ages of 7 - 11 years old, contact Catherine Calovich at                                          ccalovich@stpiuscda.org or call (208) 765-5108, ext. 25

                        For those youth between the ages of 12 - 17 years old, contact Wes Miller at                                                            wmiller@stpiuscda.org or call (208) 765-5108, ext. 15