This Sacrament is a celebration of the faith community and is celebrated during weekend liturgy.
Monthly Baptism Preparation classes are offered and need to be taken prior to scheduling a Baptism. Both parents are strongly encourage to participate in the class. Please make necessary arrangements for child care.
Please contact Linda Sills, our Parish Administrative Assistant, at 319.362.7282 or by e-mail at: dbq029sec3@dbqarch.org for the schedule of Baptism classes or to schedule your child’s Baptism.
Please contact the parish office at 319.362.7282 to schedule a class of your choice.
For adult Baptisms, please visit the RCIA page for more information, by clicking here.
Youth:
Have to participate in either:
1.) Religious Education Program
2.) Holy Family Schools or another Catholic school, for at least one year prior to preparing and receiving the Sacrament
Contact Monica Rannals, Director of Religious Education at 319.362.8148 or
via e-mail: dbq029re@dbqarch.org.
Adults: Visit the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) here for further information.
Reconciliation is offered by appointment only during this time of Covid 19. Please contact Father Ken at 319.362.7282 or email at dbq029@dbqarch.org to request an appointment.
Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Its effects are to:
Youth must have attended and participated in either:
1.) A Religious Education program
2.) Attended Xavier High School or another Catholic high school, for one year prior to Confirmation.
Contact Monica Rannals, Director of Religious Education at 319.362.8148 or dbq029re@dbqarch.org.
Adults: Please visit the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) page for more information by clicking here.
Weddings are scheduled with respect to the couple’s wishes, and the availability of the church building and pastor. Weddings are usually scheduled on Saturdays, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. This allows sufficient time for the parish to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Saturday evening Liturgy.
Couples are expected to contact the priest of St. Ludmila at least eight months in advance of the date on which they hope to celebrate their wedding, a year is preferable.
Contact Father Kenneth Glaser at 319.362.7282 or by email at dbq029@dbqarch.org
For further information regarding marriage preparation, please click here