Parents who are making preparations to have their baby baptized need to call the Parish Office and set up a Parent Pre-Baptism Session with our Baptism Preparation Team. All arrangements are made at this meeting and necessary forms are completed. The session is scheduled at a agreeable time in the Parish Hall. Anyone expecting a baby within 3 months is encouraged to make arrangements before the birth of their child.
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Reconciliation
and First Eucharist
The celebration of the sacraments are very special faith experiences in our parish. Children in the 2nd grade are eligible to prepare for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. To receive these sacraments, you must be registered members of St. Bede Parish and the child must be enrolled in St. Bede School or Sunday School. The preparation includes parents participating in 2 evening sessions. A copy of the child's Baptismal certificate is required. First Reconciliation is celebrated in early December, and First Eucharist in late April or early May. Click here for Complete Information
Confirmation
Youth
in the 8ht grade or higher, who are parishioners of St. Bede School and enrolled
in Montgomery Catholic middle school or Sunday School, are eligible to prepare
for the sacrament of Confirmation. The preparation includes the children participating
in Confirmation classes, retreats, andservice projects, interviews and rehearsals.
A copy of the child's Baptismal certificate is required. The Archbishop will
determine the date. Click her for more information.
Marriage
Preparation and the Sacrament of Marriage
The first step in arranging for marriage is to contact the priest whom you would like to officiate, 6 months before the intended date. Required activities include an interview with the priest, a pre-marital inventory and counseling. Sessions are conducted on an individual basis.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
RCIA
is a journey of faith through which interested adults grow in their relationship
with God, become familiar with Catholic teachings and practices, and get acquainted
with people in the parish. RCIA is recommended for anyone who is interested
in joining the Catholic faith or anyone who may have been baptized Catholic,
but did not receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and
Eucharist). The group meets on Wednesdays, September through May, 7:00- 8:30pm
in the Parish Hall. The journey culminates with full reception into the Catholic
Church during the Easter Vigil, receiving the Sacraments of Initiation. Parishioners
who would like to be a sponsor, or desire information for participants, call
the Director of Religious Education. This is a great way of participating
in spreading the Good News.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
Children's Liturgy of the Word/Children's Church
A special Liturgy of the Word for children ages 4 years through 1st grade is offered during the Sunday 9:00am and 11:30am Masses. The goal of this exciting ministry is to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with children in a language that they can understand. This is done through the children's lectionary, children's materials, music, puppetry, storytelling, and activities that relate to the weekly Gospel. Each session starts in the parish's celebration of Mass when the priest dismisses the children and catechists after the Opening Prayer. Children's Church lesson takes place in the parish hall, and the children are returned to the "Big Church" at the Offertory.
Adult Faith Formation Sessions
Our
Catholic Bible Study meets each Sunday at 10:15am - 11:15am in the Parish
Hall. Classes are combined with a presentation on a weekly topic and small
group faith sharing. We hope to see both familiar and new faces this fall.
Please consider joining us and taking some time for your own personal, spiritual
growth. Look to our Adult Faith Formation Sessions
Calendar for other programs.