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Sacramental Preparation

Sacraments of Initiation
- Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are sacraments of Christian initiation. They ground the common vocation of all Christ's disciples, a vocation to holiness and to the mission of evangelizing the world. They confer the graces needed for the life according to the Spirit during this life as pilgrims on the march towards the homeland.
  (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1533)
Baptism
- Baptism
  
  Congratulations on your new baby! Please call the Office (605-428-3990) to get your paperwork and instructions on how to have your baby baptized.
  Forms and videos need to be completed and to the office a minimum of ONE week before Baptism. Completed forms can be mailed, emailed, or put in the collection basket with “Attn: Office” on the envelope.
  If this is your first child baptized in Queen of Peace Pastorate you will need to set up a brief meeting with the Pastor or Parochial Vicar. This can also be set up by calling the office.
  
  Before you can have your baby baptized you will need to fill out Baptism Form and Godparent Forms and watch the "Reborn" series (6 videos) on Formed.org. The Godparents will also have to join you and watch the episode titled, "The Gift of Godparents: More Than Cards & Presents" by Lucas Police. Reminder at least One of the Godparents must be a practicing Catholic.
  Baptism and Godparent Forms
  BAPTISM MONTHLY SCHEDULE
  St. Mary’s: 4th Sunday of each month (AFTER the 10:00 am Mass)
  St. Peter’s: 4th Sunday of each month
  Sts. Simon & Jude: 2nd Sunday of each month
  St. Joseph the Worker: 3rd Saturday of each month
Confirmation
- Confirmation
  
  The sacrament of Confirmation configures the confirmed more deeply to Christ by sealing them in the Holy Spirit. Confirmation completes, strengthens, and perfects the grace received in baptism.
  The sacrament of Confirmation is offered in the Sioux Falls Diocese to Catholics who have received Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion - normally in the 10th grade year.
  CONFIRMATION FOR THOSE OLDER THAN 10TH GRADE:
  Preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation is offered to adults and older teens through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program (OCIA). Those seeking to join the Catholic Church or receive confirmation, call the parish office for more details (605-428-3990). OCIA usually runs October - Lent.
Eucharist
- Eucharist
  
  FIRST HOLY COMMUNION FOR 2ND GRADERS:
  Traditional First Eucharist preparation is in the 2nd grade after having receieved their first reconciliation.
  FIRST HOLY COMMUNION FOR THOSE OLDER THAN 2ND GRADE:
  Preparation for the sacrament of the Eucharist is offered to adults, teens and older children through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program (OCIA). Call the parish office for more details (605-428-3990). OCIA usually runs October - Lent.
Sacraments of Healing
- The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, who forgave the sins of the paralytic and restored him to bodily health, has willed that his Church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation, even among her own members. This is the purpose of the two sacraments of healing: the sacrament of Penance and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
  (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1421)
- Confession
- Anointing of the Sick
Confession
- Confession
  
  Reconciliation Schedule
  The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to Catholics who are at or above the ‘age of reason,’ usually second grade, or older. Our traditional children’s formation for this sacrament is in 2nd grade. Before receiving their First Reconciliation second graders should be formed for some time to prepare for their reception of the sacrament.
  The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:
  The forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred by a particular sacrament called the sacrament of conversion, confession, penance, or reconciliation. CCC #1486
Anointing of the Sick
- Anointing of the Sick
  
  Sacrament of Anointing
  If a member of your family is having surgery, is seriously ill, or dying, please contact our parish office (605-428-3990). An available priest will visit him or her, administer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, and provide spiritual support during this time.
  When a family member dies, please call the funeral home you will be working with first. They will contact a priest to arrange the wake, funeral, and burial.
  Funerals & Cemeteries Page
Sacraments of Service
- Two other sacraments, Holy Orders and Matrimony, are directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to others that they do so. They confer a particular mission in the Church and serve to build up the People of God.
  (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1534)
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders
Matrimony
- Matrimony
  
  The Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls requires a six-month preparation period for the Sacrament of Matrimony. If you are planning to be married in our pastorate, Contact the office secretary (605-428-3990) to make arrangements. Wedding Planning Sheet
  First Reading Selections
  Second Reading Selections
  Gospel Selections
  Music Options
Holy Orders
- Holy Orders
  
  If you have questions or would like help discerning a call to the priesthood or religious life, please contact Fr. Anthony Klein, Vocations Director for the diocese. See the Vocations web page for more details. http://www.sfvocations.org/
  
  Do you know someone you think should consider religious life? Visit https://www.sfcatholic.org/vocations/discern/.
  Through these sacraments, those already consecrated by Baptism and Confirmation for the common priesthood of all the faithful can receive particular consecrations. Those who receive the sacrament of Holy Orders are consecrated in Christ's name "to feed the Church by the word and grace of God".
  CCC #1535