Sacramental Life

English Baptisms are typically held on Sundays following the 9:30am Mass and at 11:00am on the third Saturday of the month. Spanish Baptisms are typically held on Sunday following the 1:00pm Mass and at 11:00am on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Please call the parish office at 815.933.7683 to schedule the baptism.

Please call the office at 815-933-7683 for information on the wedding schedule and marriage preparation program. Engaged couples are asked to call at least SIX MONTHS in advance to arrange for a meeting to begin their preparation for the sacrament of marriage and set a date for the wedding.

Please do not book the reception hall until you are able to set a date with the church.

 Preparation for a child's First Holy Communion is a two year process through our Faith Formation Program. Children need to be enrolled in either the Tuesday or Wednesday evening class. You may communicate with our Faith Formation Office at 815-932-7911 in order to register your child for the program.   

Adults who desire to become Catholic or are in need of their sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist) take part in our RCIA program, which meets weekly, beginning in the the fall and concluding in May. Adults in need of baptism and those who are not Catholic but desire to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church receive their sacraments at the Mass of the Easter Vigil. Catholic adults in need of confirmation typically receive confirmation in May. For more information, call Fr. Matt Pratscher at 815-933-7683.