Sacraments and Ceremonies

Baptism

Baptismal Information Form - Parent to complete

Godparent Information Form
​(Each Godparent to complete one form please)

Baptisms are held in the afternoons 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.  They are held the second Wednesday of the month in the McCarren Room at 7:00pm with Deacon Jim Dombeck. Please call or email the office manager to sign up.  

2020 - Schedule - Remaining Dates
   Oct, 14 ~ and Nov 11.​​

Use the buttons to the left complete the forms needed. Each Godparent needs to complete the form.
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Contact the Office Manager to begin the process for Baptizing your child. 
officemanager@newmanniu.org ​

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 contact
​Cheryl Lehman at faithformation@newmanniu.org

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Reconciliation

Confessions are held on:
Wednesday: 11:30am 

Wednesday: 8:30pm (During NIU School year - Starting on Aug.24th)
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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 contact Cheryl Lehman at faithformation@newmanniu.org

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

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