Baptism
Infant to 6 Baptism ~ Parent preparation for the celebration of the sacrament
of Baptism for infants to children of age seven is held every month. Please call Debbie
Rose at the parish office (816-436-0880) to register. Baptisms are celebrated during
Sunday Masses or with a deacon at 12:00pm on the first and third Sundays.
Older children (7-17) ~ Children seven years of age and younger than 17
participate in a special process, the Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children.
This is a one to two year process.
Contact the Parish Office, (816-436-0880) for more information.
Adults ~ Adults who seek baptism or profession of faith with the Catholic Church,
participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The RCIA is a faith journey that
includes the teachings of the Catholic Church while focusing on each individual's formation
in a life of discipleship and commitment to Jesus Christ.
Please call the Parish Office (816-436-0880) for more information.
Confirmation
Youth ~ Young people in the 9th through 12th grades of high school participate in a process
of faith formation in preparation for the celebration of the sacrament of
Confirmation. Preparation is multi-faceted and includes the study of Church teachings,
service, retreats and involvement in the life of the parish.
For more information, contact the Parish Office (816-436-0880).
Adults ~ The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated yearly at the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for practicing, adult Catholics over the age of 21.
Contact the Parish Office (816-436-0880) for information on the preparation process.
For the current schedules and more information, see St. Charles Confirmation 2009 Group and
St. Charles Confirmation 2010 Group.
Eucharist
Children in Second Grade ~ All parish second-graders are invited to prepare
for their First Eucharist. Recognizing that parents are the primary sharers of faith
with their children, this program is home based. To compliment the parent-child experience,
parent meetings & retreat experiences are offered. Participation at Sunday Eucharist is expected.
Contact the Parish Office (816-436-0880) to register.
Older Children ~ Baptized children older than second grade who have not yet celebrated
First Eucharist will also participate in a home based program.
Contact the Parish Office (816-436-0880) to register.
Reconciliation
Children in Second Grade ~ All bapitzed parish second-graders are invited to prepare for
their First Reconciliation. This preparation program is home-based, and includes parent
sessions, retreat experiences, and a communal celebration of the sacrament.
Contact the Parish Office (816-436-0880) to register.
Older Children ~ Older children will participate in a home based program.
Contact the Parish Office (816-436-0880) to register.
Celebrating the Sacrament ~ Reconciliation is offered every Saturday from
3:30 to 4:30 pm in the Church, and by appointment. Communal Reconciliation services are celebrated seasonally.
