God’s grace poured out on us.
Baptism
Our Baptism preparation program consists of attending one mandatory Baptism class lasting about 1 hour. Attendance must precede the child’s baptism even if you have had a child baptized before. Before scheduling the class, please complete the yellow preliminary parish registration. This form can be found in the narthex near the east and west doors and on our website, sjvomaha.org, under “forms” on the right side of the home page. Please stop in the parish office Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm or Friday 8am-Noon to complete the Baptism Registration Form, pay the stipend, and turn in your completed preliminary registration form. You will be contacted to schedule the Baptism.
Reconciliation/Confession
Preparation for First Reconciliation includes one year of religious education classes, church visits, and rehearsal. Preparation for these Sacraments takes place in 2nd grade. Preparation begins in September for First Reconciliation. The Sacrament is received in December. Please see our Sacramental Preparation Page for further information.
First Communion
Preparation for First Holy Communion includes one year of religious education classes, church visits, and rehearsal. Preparation for these Sacraments takes place in 2nd grade. Preparation begins in January for First holy Communion, and the Sacrament is received in April during the Easter Season. Please see our Sacramental Preparation Page for further information.
Confirmation
Perhaps your son or daughter is going to be confirmed this year, or maybe they are going to be confirmed in a few years. Our parish considers this to be a major turning point in the lives of young people, and we take care to properly train them so that when the time comes, everyone is ready for this big step.
Marriage
Engaged couples must allow a minimum of 6 months preparation time before the scheduled wedding date. However, it is recommended you prepare for your wedding at least 8-12 months prior to your wedding day.
If either of you will be less than 19 years of age on the date you plan to marry, wedding date will not be set until the preparation process is completed.
If either of you have been previously married and civilly divorced, a written decree of nullity (annulment) is required prior to registering for marriage preparation.
Please call the Renee at the Mary Our Queen parish office at 402-333-8662, ext. 1210 to schedule your wedding date. To rent the Church Reception Hall, please call Deacon Chris Hanson at 402-502-7089.
Holy Orders
And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose upon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven. Matthew 16:18-19
If you are discerning a vocation to the priesthood, deacon or religious life, please contact one of one our parish priests or the Archdiocese of Omaha Office of Vocations.
Anointing of the Sick
Parish Pastoral Visits
If you or a family member is hospitalized or sick at home and wish to be visited by a priest, please call the parish office as hospitals are no longer allowed to notify us of admissions.
Only then can we make a pastoral visit, share prayer, and – if appropriate – celebrate the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
Prayer Chain and Prayers of the Faithful
If you or a family member would like to be placed on our parish prayer chain, or would like to be remembered in our Prayers of the Faithful petitions during our Sunday liturgies. please contact the parish office at 402-895-0808.
