First Reconciliation

Parishioners’ “First Reconciliation” typically is celebrated in 2nd grade.  Students should either be enrolled in PREP or attend our Parish School.  Adults needing to complete their First Reconciliation coordinate that with the RCIA team.

Eucharist & First Communion

Credit: Emily Robinson

Confirmation

Confirmation, with Baptism and Eucharist, is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation. Through an outpouring of the special gifts of the Holy Spirit, Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by confirming or “sealing” the baptized person’s union with Christ and by equipping that person for active participation in the life of the Church.”- From The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: St. Mary’s Press,2003

For the St. Aloysius community, Confirmation typically happens in 8th grade. Mimicking the school calendar, the preparation process starts in the fall and the Sacrament will take place in the spring. Formal Catechesis, or classroom learning, happens either in Religion Class at school or on Sunday in PREP Class. There are other requirements (such as service projects, small christian community meetings, and a day of reflection) that happen outside of the classroom. The preparation process for Confirmation requires a commitment from the student as well as the entire family. To learn more information please contact Mandy Kumler, Coordinator of Youth Ministry.

Matrimony

If you are newly engaged, congratulations! If you desire to be married at St. Aloysius, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to get the process of your marriage preparation started.

The policy of the Archdiosese of Louisville is that the parish must have six months of notification before the wedding in order to allow time for adequate preparation to happen. This preparation can be broken down into three segments:

• The couple establishes that they are free to marry in the Church. At least three documents per person are needed to establish the freedom to marry: A statement from themselves, a proof of Baptism, and  statement from a witness. The preferred witness is typically a parent. If the bride or groom is not baptized we must obtain permission from the archdiocese. Please note that we do not set a date for the wedding until this paperwork is complete.
• The couple participates in marriage formation. This can include the sponsor couple program held by the parish, or a retreat called Engaged Encounter, or a workshop sponsored by the archdiocese called Foundations for Marriage. Usually a marriage instrument called FOCCUS is given to the couple, which is an inventory that allows the couple to explore and converse on each other’s values, behaviors and experiences. Marriage formation is the most important part of marriage preparation and places the focus less on the wedding day and more on living out the Sacrament of Matrimony in daily life.
• The couple plans their wedding. This is assisted by our music minister and our wedding coordinator. Both ministers are experienced at planning weddings and the process is easy. We want you to have a beautiful, prayerful wedding. You may schedule your wedding in our church or chapel. Weddings are typically scheduled on Friday evenings or Saturdays no later than 2:00pm.