Baptism
Infant Baptism
Baptisms at St. Anthony are held after 10:30am Mass on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month. Parents are asked to complete a pre-baptismal class and arrange for a date of baptism through the parish office. Pre-baptismal courses are offered approximately 4 times a year, please check the online parish calendar, bulletin, or contact the parish office or email Michelle Zasada at dbq060sec@dbqarch.org.
Baptisms for Children 8+
Please contact Marabeth Freund, our Director of Faith Formation, at 563-582-0377 or emails to dbq060ff@dbqarch.org
Eucharist
First Eucharist
The celebration of First Eucharist is traditionally celebrated in the Spring of second grade. Formal instruction in the faith is recommended. Both children and parents participate in the preparation provided for by the faith formation staff.
Questions regarding the preparation of this sacrament for 2nd graders in the religious education program and Holy Family schools can be directed to Maci Helle, Youth Faith Formation Coordinator, at 563-582-0377x.234 or emails to dbq060ym@dbqarch.org
Confirmation
Confirmation Preparation
The celebration of Confirmation is traditionally celebrated in the Spring of tenth grade. Students participate in the preparation provided faith formation staff. Questions regarding the preparation of this sacrament can be directed to Maci Helle, Youth Faith Formation Coordinator, at 563-582-0377 ext.234 or email to dbq060ym@dbqarch.org
Please see the Sacramental Preparation Forms page to see if registration is open.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS:
1) Mass Attendance (Weekend and Holy Days of Obligation)
2) Confirmation Sponsors: Sponsors for Confirmation are a confirmed, practicing Catholic who will work closely with the candidate as a mentor who will support the candidate during the journey of preparation for the Sacrament. The sponsor presents the Candidate to the Bishop during the Confirmation Mass.
3) Confirmation Sessions: Candidates will attend about one session per month throughout the year. The sessions will enrich the candidates faith to gain knowledge, strengthen hearts and bring revelation.
3) Confirmation Retreat: As candidates, you are asked to spend a day in community, prayer and conversation with the goal to deepen faith. This retreat is designed to teach candidates about the initiation of Confirmation and the power of the Holy Spirit.
4) Service: Confirmation empowers candidates to live the faith in a very public way – by answering the call to serve. Candidates are asked to serve in the following areas: benefiting the parish and benefiting the community.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at St. Anthony's Parish on Saturdays 3:00-3:30PM, seasonally in Advent or Lent at publicized communal reconciliations or anytime by appointment.
First Reconciliation
The celebration of First Reconciliation is traditionally celebrated in the Fall of second grade. Formal instruction in the faith is recommended. Both children and parents participate in the preparation provided for by the parish faith formation staff. Questions regarding the preparation of this sacrament for 2nd graders in the religious education program or Holy Family schools can be directed to Maci Helle, Youth Faith Formation Coordinator, at 563-582-0377x.234 or emails to dbq060ym@dbqarch.org
Marriage
Congratulations! Deciding to create a sacramental bond with another person is one of the most most important decisions of a person’s life. The Catholic Church considers this so important that we want couples well-prepared and ready for this vocation. For a Catholic to get married, even when it occurs with a non-Catholic and/or at a non-Catholic church, there are three basic requirements:
- PAPER WORK This includes filling out forms and obtaining recent baptismal certificates. Did you know that individual Catholic parishes always retain the original baptismal certificate and then dispenses copies as needed? The use of these copies expire, hence “fresh” copies always need to be obtained for each new sacrament.
- WORKSHOP/RETREAT Attending a Pre-Cana Day or Pre-Marriage Retreat (e.g. Engaged Encounter). Both options are offered through Archdiocese of Dubuque and couples may attend those offered through other Dioceses. In my opinion, the retreat option is preferred to the workshop option.
- PRE-MARITAL INVENTORY The bride and groom separately fill out a Pre-Marital Inventory Survey and the results are discussed with a sponsor couple from the parish. This aspect is commonly referred to as “the test.” It’s not a test, it’s a compatibility survey. It’s an instrument to gauge where the couple’s strengths and weaknesses lay. At St. Anthony’s, we use the FOCCUS inventory and the results are discussed with a married couple from the parish who meet with the engaged couple privately for three evenings.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
- Setting a wedding date needs to allow adequate time for all this preparation. The Archdiocesan minimum is 3 months. At St. Anthony’s our recommendation is at least 6 months to one year.
For any questions and/or to get started in the preparation process contact Fr. Steve Rosonke at 563-588-0571
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing is offered at scheduled Masses throughout the year. (see the website and bulletins for information)
When a loved one is seriously ill…
Please call St. Anthony’s main office 563-588-0571 and request that the priest visit to give the Sacrament of Anointing of the the Sick. The main office can also make arrangements for an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist to visit your loved one, pray with them, and give them Holy Communion.
OCIA & OCIC
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
For adults joining and/or returning to the faith instruction concerning the sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) can be arranged through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults(OCIA). Please contact Marabeth Freund, Director of Faith Formation, at 563-582-0377 or email to dbq060ff@dbqarch.org
OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation for Children)
For children older than the age of 8 who have not been baptized or received First Communion, St. Anthony's Parish provides special instruction concerning this Sacrament. Please contact Marabeth Freund, our Director of Faith Formation, at 563-582-0377 ext.232 or emails to dbq060ff@dbqarch.org