Sacrament Preparation

​People choosing to receive the sacraments in the Rusk County Catholic Community can contact the cluster office at 715-532-3051.
​ They will be instructed on the details for requesting particular sacraments.

Baptism

Parents may request the baptism of their child(ren). Adults can request baptism in the Catholic Church if they have not been previously baptized in a Christian church. Initial contact will be made by Fr. Joseph Mayakuntla to become familiar with those requesting the sacrament. Preparation for baptism of infants at the request of their parents is handled by Deacon Tom Fuhrmann and Deacon Craig Voldberg. Preparation of baptism of older children and adults can be done by Deacon Tom, Deacon Craig, and Bob Lecheler, the parish director.
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First Reconciliation

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First Eucharist

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Reconciliation and Communion
First Reconciliation and First Communion are usually administered when a child has reached the age of reason (second grade). It is normally handled within the youth religious education program or Catholic school by catechists and teachers. Older children and adults seeking to join in full communion with the Catholic Church will go through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). If they have not been baptized, they will be prepared to be baptized, given an opportunity to make a first confession, be confirmed, and receive Holy Communion. If they have been baptized, they will go through the same process without baptism. Initial contact will be made by Fr. Joseph to become familiar with those requesting the sacrament. Preparation for any of these sacraments can be done with the assistance of Deacon Tom Fuhrmann, Deacon Craig Voldberg, or Bob Lecheler.
Reconciliation is available for anyone interested at 9:00 a.m., each Saturday. It is also available by appointment with Fr. Joseph by calling the cluster office or Fr. Joseph’s cell phone at 715-292-5449.

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults/Teens/Children)

Sacraments of Initiation
First Reconciliation and First Communion are usually administered when a child has reached the age of reason (second grade). It is normally handled within the youth religious education program or Catholic school by catechists and teachers. Older children and adults seeking to join in full communion with the Catholic Church will go through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). If they have not been baptized, they will be prepared to be baptized, given an opportunity to make a first confession, be confirmed, and receive Holy Communion. If they have been baptized, they will go through the same process without baptism. Initial contact will be made by Fr. Joseph to become familiar with those requesting the sacrament. Preparation for any of these sacraments can be done with the assistance of Deacon Tom Fuhrmann, Deacon Craig Voldberg, or Bob Lecheler.

Confirmation 

Confirmation preparation begins in May for students in 10th grade or older.  Students will participate in Decision Point (confirmation preparatory program) Candidates for Confirmation will participate in a service project, a retreat, interview with a priest, and write a letter of intent to our bishop.

Confirmation takes place in spring of the year.

Registration can be done online (click the Faith Formation tab) or by calling the office:  715-532-3051

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