Sacramental Preparation

Within this section you will find newly written sacramental guidelines for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation.  You will also find two revised documents for preparing candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  These documents were prepared by Mrs. Peggy Schoenfuss, Ms. Megan Noll, Mr. Paul Birch, their staff and various parish leaders.  

• The Guidelines for First Reconciliation and Guidelines for First Eucharist were developed by a core team of parish catechetical leaders under the direction of Deacon Roger Cadotte and later Mrs. Peggy Schoenfuss, Director of Catholic Formation.
• The Guidelines for Confirmation and the Confirmation Liturgy Planning Guide have been revised by Ms. Megan Noll, Director of Marriage, Family and Youth and Mr. Paul Birch, Director of Worship, with my advice and consultation. 

The Liturgy Planning Guide is to be returned to the Office of Worship at least three weeks prior to the celebration of Confirmation.

Preparation for these sacraments is central to much of our formation of the children and youth in our diocese. Diocesan and parish staff are committed to ensuring that these preparations are taken seriously and with great care.

Should you have any questions about these documents, please contact Paul Birch (715-394-0233),  Peggy Schoenfuss or Chris Hurtubise (715-234-5044).