SACRAMENTS at St. nicholas

Baptism

Requirements for having a child Baptized:
  • The child must be 6 years old or younger.
  • At least one parent (or legal guardian) must give consent.
  • There needs to be a commitment to raise the child in the Catholic Church.
  • Parents and sponsors must attend a Baptismal Prep Class, details below.
  • It is necessary to provide a copy of the birth certificate.
 
Requirements for Godparents:
  • You may have 1 or 2 Godparents, no more than 2.  If there are two, they must be one male and one female.
  • Godparents must be over the age of 16, received their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation).
  • Godparents must be Catholics in good standing, practicing their faith and not living in a situation contrary to Catholic teaching (ie, living with someone and not married).
  • If married, Godparents must have been married in the Catholic Church.
  • Godparents must provide Confirmation and Marriage Certificates before the date of the Baptism can be scheduled.
  • If Godparents are from a different Catholic parish, that parish must send us a letter indicating they are members in good standing.
  • If Godparents want to take the Baptism class at another parish they must provide a letter stating they took the class.
  • If there is only one Catholic Godparent, there may be 1 non-Catholic Christian witness.  They are a witness to the Baptism, but are not a Godparent and are not asked to assume the responsibilities of a Godparent.  Christian witnesses must also be Baptized.  There must be one Catholic Godparent.

All required paperwork must be turned in to the office BEFORE a Baptism date is scheduled.  If we do not receive all of the necessary documents, you will not be able to Baptize.  Please print the checklist below to help you gather the necessary documents.
Baptism Preparation Classes:
The parents of the child to be Baptized and the Godparents must attend a Baptismal Preparation Class, either through St Nicholas, St John the Baptist in Johnstown or through their local parish.  If the classes are attended at a different parish we must receive some written confirmation from that parish that the classes were attended and completed for each person that attended.   Classes must have been taken within the last 2 years.
Registration is required before attending a class.  Classes offered are:
  • English Baptism classes - second Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 pm at St. John the Baptist, 1000 Country Acres Dr, Johnstown
  • Spanish Baptism classes - fourth Mondays of every month at 7:00 pm in the St. Nicholas Hall.
​To register for a class please fill out the form below.

first reconciliation

First Reconciliation is offered to the students in our Second Level RE Class.  Students must attend every class, missing no more than 2 classes each semester.  Students must also attend Sunday Mass on a weekly basis.  Please check in with Estella after Mass.

2018 - First Reconciliation - Saturday, April 28 at 10:00 am

first holy communion

First Holy Communion is offered to the students in our Third Level RE Class. 
Students must attend every class, missing no more than 2 classes each semester.  Students must also attend Sunday Mass on a weekly basis.  Please check in with Estella after Mass.

First Holy Communion and Confirmation Mass - Saturday, May 26 at 10:00 am

CONFIRMATION

This year Confirmation will be offered in our third and fourth year classess and to any older students in need of the sacrament.
Students must attend every class, missing no more than 2 classes each semester.  Students must also attend Sunday Mass on a weekly basis.  Please check in with Estella after Mass.

Children and adults receiving Confirmation only - Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00 pm
Children receiving First Holy Communion and Confirmation - Saturday, May 26 at 10:00 am

Marriage

Anyone wishing to be married in the Catholic Church will need to attend Marriage Preparation Classes.   The process takes about one year to complete, make sure to contact us as soon as possible.  Please review the attached brochure for details on the process.     
When you are ready to begin the process: complete the form below and the office will contact you.

holy orders- Priests, Brothers, sisters and deacons

The Priests of the Sacred Heart would be happy to answer your questions. 
Visit: www.scjvocation.org
Email: vocationcentral@wi.rr.com
or call: 1-800-609-5559
There is no greater service than to serve the Lord.

last rights

Contact Father Juan Manuel 970-587-2879 for a visit.

funerals

Contact the office 970-785-2143
or Father Juan Manuel 970-587-2879 to schedule.