Sacraments
Sacramental Preparation Marriage
Contact: Fr. J. Stephen Vallelonga (304) 428-1262
Couples are asked to contact pastor 6 months in advance. In addition to attending an Engaged Encounter Weekend, couples complete the FOCUS questionnaire and meet with the priest or deacon preparing them for marriage (a minimum of 4 sessions).
Sacramental Preparation Baptism
Contact: Ty and Shannon Snodgrass (304) 679-8713
Parents of infants are required to register and attend preparation instructions prior to the celebration of the Sacrament. Couples from the parish are the instructors. Children 4 years and older are required to attend preparation instructions prior to Baptism. Please call for more information and to register for a class.
Sacramental Preparation Reconciliation
Contact: Amanda Slone (304)-485-0670
Preparation for this sacrament includes regular student classes during the Parish School of Religion, a special parent session on Reconciliation, and a parent-student retreat day. This occurs from September through December.
Sacramental First Communion
Contact: Amanda Slone (304)-485-0670
Preparation for this sacrament includes regular student classes during the Parish School of Religion, a special parent session on the Eucharist, and a parent-student retreat day. This occurs from January through April. First Communion Mass is celebrated the first Sunday of May.
Sacramental Preparation Confirmation
Contact: St. Margaret Mary Office (304)-428-1262
Any student in the ninth grade and older may attend preparation classes, offered every other year. These sessions involve parents as well. Next session begins in September 2023.