Sacraments and Ceremonies

Baptism

Baptisms are held after 10:30am Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.  Please contact the office manager at least 2 weeks prior to your preferred date.

For first time parents, a ​Baptismal Preparation class is required.  Classes are held the second Wednesday of the month in the McCarren Room at 7:00pm with Deacon Jim Dombeck or can be scheduled with our Seminarian, Connor Orabutt at a time to be arranged between the two of you.  ​
Contact the Office Manager to begin the process for Baptizing your child. 
officemanager@newmanniu.org ​

Parent Information Form

Godparent  Form

First Communion

First Communion is celebrated in the 2nd grade in May of each year.  If your child is in need of receiving this sacrament,
please email: faithformation@newmanniu.org

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Reconciliation

Confessions are held on:
Wednesday: 11:30am 

Wednesday: 8:30pm
​(During NIU School year)
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Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30pm
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Confirmation

Confirmation for middle school students is held every other year in the spring.  If interested, please e-mail:   faithformation@newmanniu.org​

Confirmation Packet

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If you are interested in the Adult RCIA Program, please contact Rachel Johnsen at rcia@newmanniu.org

RCIA Inquiry Sign Up Form

Marriage

Wedding plans should begin at least 6 months prior to the planned wedding date.
officemanager@newmanniu.org

Click here to go to the
​Wedding Preparation Page

Anointing of the Sick

Please call the office at
​815-787-7770.  If it is after hours, please follow the prompts to contact a priest to arrange an anointing.

Funeral Mass

Funerals are typically arranged through the Funeral Homes that are chosen by the families.

Funeral Mass Planning