630 E. Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
Ph.: 952.473.6601

Baptism

Parents asking for Baptism of an infant are required to be registered members of the parish and attend an evening workshop to renew their understanding of Baptism. They are asked to support each other in their commitment to actively participate in the Catholic community. The Baptism workshop is held monthly on the third Monday of each month unless otherwise posted. Baptisms are not celebrated during the Lenten season. Otherwise they are celebrated during Mass or on Sunday at noon.

Reconciliation

Preparation for First Reconciliation is a family-centered, parish-based program at St. Bartholomew. Second graders in both St. Bartholomew School and the weekly Faith Formation Program receive remote preparation in their classes. Click the link above to learn more about First Reconciliation.

First Communion

Preparation to receive First Communion is also offered for children in the second grade. The preparation format is similar to the Reconciliation preparation.  Click the link above to learn more about First Communion preparation. 

Confirmation

Confirmation preparation and celebration is offered to high school students, in tenth grade or 16 years of age or older.

Sessions, retreats, service projects, ecumenical events and regular Mass attendance prepare the student candidates for Confirmation. The process begins in the fall of each year with the program coordinator interviewing each individual. Click the link above to learn more about Confirmation preparation. 

Marriage

Couples planning to be married are asked to contact the parish one year in advance. Preparation includes meetings with the priest or deacon, the PREPARE program, and an engaged workshop/retreat. Parish membership is required. 

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is offered for those whose health is impaired by physical or mental illness. Private anointing can be arranged by request. Though chaplains are often available at hospitals, it is appropriate to celebrate the sacrament in the parish or at home with loved ones before major surgery. Our God and the Christian Community want to journey with you during these critical life events.

Holy Orders

Those admitted to the Sacrament of Holy Orders serve the church as bishops, priests and deacons. The vocation to Holy Orders is understood to be a call from God himself. A man who believes he may have a vocation to serve the church in Holy Orders is encouraged to present himself to the church in order that the church may assist him in the process of discernment, provide the necessary formation, and finally, God willing, ordain that individual.

Candidates for ordination to the diaconate are admitted to a part-time formation process lasting four years.

Candidates for ordination to the presbyterate (diocesan priesthood) are admitted to a full-time formation process lasting four years. (Several prerequisites are required, and thus the process of formation may be longer [five to eight years] for those lacking the necessary prerequisites.)

Candidates for ordination to the episcopacy (bishop) are chosen from among priests.

If you believe that God may be calling you or someone you know to service in the church as a bishop, priest, or deacon, please contact Father Michael Reding, Deacon Rick Witucki, the Archdiocesan Vocation Office or the Archdiocesan Center for the Diaconate (e-mail: deacons@archspm.org).