Sacraments

Adult Baptism (RCIA)

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) assists adults who are interested in becoming Catholic or returning to practicing the Catholic faith. RCIA sessions meet weekly throughout the year. The sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation are celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Team members (resident and student parishioners) volunteer in a variety of ways with the RCIA process. They may assist with teaching, as sponsors, with rituals or in various other ways. To learn more about participating in RCIA, you can attend an inquiry session on most second Sundays of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Disciples Room.

Upcoming RCIA Inquiry Sessions: August 19 | September 9 | October 14

Contact Lisa Rose at [email protected] for more information.

Reconciliation

Reconciliation is offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4-4:30 p.m., or by appointment.

First Reconciliation preparation begins in the second grade, with a mandatory parents meeting held in August or September. Although preparation for this sacrament is family-based, the second grade catechists support and enhance the learning experience in the classroom. The First Reconciliation Liturgy is held in November. Contact Emily Shull at [email protected] for more information.

First Eucharist

First Eucharist preparation begins in the second grade. The program is family-centered, but is also supported by the catechists in the classroom. Parents must attend the parents meeting in January. Families attend a Banner-Making/ Station’s Night in the spring where they learn more about the sacrament and also make a personal banner for the First Eucharist Mass. Children must also interview with the priest. Contact Emily Shull at [email protected] for more information.

High School Confirmation

Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is available for teens in their junior or senior year of high school, who are at least 16 years old. Parents and Candidates must attend an informational meeting in August prior to participation in the program. For more information, contact Renee Molner at [email protected].

Register to be Confirmed this year (2018-19) at:
comonewman.breezechms.com/form/confirmation18

2018-19 Confirmation Schedule:

Parent & Student Information Session (choose one)

• August 19; 4-5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Activity Building (registration due)
• August 26; 4-5 p.m. at Newman Center MPR (registration due)

All sessions are from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in small group location unless otherwise indicated

• September 9
• September 29 – Day of Service; 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Newman Center MPR
• October 7
• October 14 – Rite of Enrollment; 5 p.m. Mass at Newman or 11 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart
• November 2-4 – Fall Retreat (not required but strongly recommended)
• November 11 – (sponsor letter of good standing and saint name due)
• December 9; at Newman Center MPR
• January 13; at Newman Center MPR
• February 10 (letter to bishop due)
• March 10 (service hours and reflection paper due)
• March 17 – Diocesan Vocations Reflection Day; 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Jefferson City
• April 14 – (pastor interview due)
• April 28 – Confirmation ceremony rehearsal; 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Newman
• May 11 – Tentative Confirmation; Mass 5 p.m. at Newman

Confirmation Documents

• Confirmation Requirement Checklist
• Confirmation Service Hours Form
• Choosing a Confirmation Saint
• Instructions for Confirmation Letter to the Bishop
• 2018-19 Confirmation Sponsor Eligibility
• 2018-19 Confirmation Sponsor Guidebook

Adult Confirmation

If you are a baptized Catholic who has completed high school and who has celebrated your First Communion, but for whatever reason was not able to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, you are invited to prepare for and be Confirmed at the St. Thomas More Newman Center.

The adult Confirmation program is typically 4-6 sessions long in the spring. Because of its brevity, attendance is essential. Please contact Lisa Rose at [email protected] if you are interested or for more information.

Marriage

To be married at Newman, you must be a registered parishioner of Newman for at least six months prior to your proposed wedding date. Contact the parish office at least six months in advance of the date to make arrangements for wedding preparation.

Anointing of the Sick

A priest may come to your home or to the hospital to anoint any parishioner in need. Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

Holy Communion for the Sick

The priests, deacons and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist are available to bring Holy Communion to the home.  Please call the office to make arrangements.  If a parishioner is hospitalized or in a nursing home, please inform the hospital chaplain or staff of the patient’s wish to receive the Eucharist.