Infants are scheduled for the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month at 1pm. Baptism can also be celebrated at one of the Sunday Masses. Parents must be registered, practicing Catholics and attend a baptismal preparation class held in the church at 7pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Please call the rectory several months prior to baptism to schedule and to register for class.

Children, or The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) welcomes those who are older than infants and not yet baptized, those older than Grade 2 who have not received the Eucharist, and those over 7 years who are baptized in another faith but whose parents are interested in raising this child in the Catholic Faith, please contact the Director of Religious Education (DRE) at 636-391-1560 for more information.

Adults, or The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) welcomes hose who are not Catholic and are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. It is also for any adult who has not been baptized or has never received any formal religious instruction. Those involved in this journey are assured up to date instruction, support, and a caring community to pray for and work with you. Contact the rectory at 636-391-1307 for more information.

Children are prepared for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist through religious education in either CPOP Elementary School or in the Parish School of Religion classes. Adults involved in The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will prepare for and receive this Sacrament concurrently when Baptized (see above).

Celebration of the Holy Eucharist takes place during the following Mass times:

• Monday thru Friday 6:30am / 8am
• Saturdays 8am / 5pm
• Sundays 7:30am / 9am / 10:30am / 12pm / 6pm Teen Mass on 1st & 3rd Sunday.
• Holy Days of Obligation 6:30am / 8am / 12:10pm / 7pm / special schedules for Christmas and January 1st.
• For the homebound Clergy are available on Thursday morning to bring Holy Communion to anyone who is sick or otherwise restricted to the home. Contact the rectory at 636-391-1307.

Children are prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation through religious education in either CPOP Elementary School or in the Parish School of Religion classes. Adults involved in The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will prepare for and receive this Sacrament concurrently when Baptized (see above).

From 4:00-4:45pm each Saturday, a priest is available in the confessional. Any of the priests will be happy to arrange a personal time for Reconciliation, please call the rectory at 636-391-1307 for an appointment.

Children are prepared for the Sacrament of Confirmation through religious education in either CPOP Elementary School or in the Parish School of Religion classes. Adults involved in The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will prepare for and receive this Sacrament concurrently when Baptized (see above). For youth, this is a 2-year preparation program. Normally it takes place in the spring of 8th grade and preparation begins in 7th grade.

The Bishops of Missouri have established a policy that all couples wishing to celebrate this sacrament are to notify the parish at least six months prior to their proposed date. This will allow sufficient time for the couple to complete the required FOCCUS survey, to attend the pre-marriage programs and to prepare a proper celebration of the sacrament. Only after to process has begun will the date be entered as definite in the parish calendar. The Church presumes that at least one partner in the marriage is a practicing Catholic. The parish also has its own guidelines that must be followed.

Annulments - Often, individuals are not fully participating in the life of the Church because of divorce and remarriage. Others, civilly divorced, have questions regarding the previous marriage. Any of the parish priests will happily meet to discuss the status and possibilities of these situations. Please call the rectory at 636-391-1307.

This sacrament is primarily intended for any who suffer from serious or chronic physical or emotional illness or who struggle with the infirmities of age. The Church does not anoint one who has already died. One need not be in danger of death to receive this sacrament. Those scheduled for a surgery or a serious hospital stay may wish to request this sacrament prior to entering the hospital.

In case of death - Although the Church does not anoint one who has already died, priests may be invited to minister to the family and lead the prayers at the time of death as provided by the Church.

For parents of a stillborn or naturally aborted infant - The Archdiocese has provided a beautiful ritual for this difficult moment. Please contact one of our priests at 636-391-1307.

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained takes vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness. If you are interested or have questions regarding Ordination, please contact one of our priests at 636-391-1307.