Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 419 Jones Street, Moville, IA 51039-0802 US

CHRIST REIGNS!!!

We extend our prayers to the parishioners of:
+ST. JOSEPH CHURCH in SIOUX CITY during this time of loss of their worship space. May God continue to bless your community and your faith. May God's peace be with you.
+ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH in QUIMBY who closed their parish July 11. We open our hearts and arms in support and welcome!
+ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH in MAPLE RIVER who closed their parish October 4.

BAPTISM CLASS

BAPTISM CLASS for all parents wishing to baptize their children will be held Thursday December 3, 7:00 p.m. in the parish library at Immaculate Conception Church-Moville. Please call the office to register. This class should be completed before the birth of the child and is to be completed before a baptism date is selected.

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Preparation for sacraments is highly recommended, encouraged, and mandated by the Catholic Church before the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Marriage, and Holy Orders are celebrated. The Diocese of Sioux City mandates that “Every parish or group of parishes shall ensure sacramental preparation for parents prior to the baptism of each child. Godparents may also be encouraged to participate. Good pastoral discretion is to be used for appropriate catechesis for parents with a child born soon after the baptism of a sibling.” The Diocese recommends that parents may be excused from baptism preparation if they have taken part in preparation for the baptism of a sibling within one to two years prior to the baptism of their new child. It is recommended that baptism class be taken every five years for parents expecting another child.

Parents expecting a child are expected to attend the Baptism Class offered quarterly in our cluster. Parents who have taken part in preparation for the baptism of a sibling within five years prior to the baptism of their new child are excused, but should notify the office of the pending birth and baptism. Godparents from other parishes are required to complete a “Godparent in Good Standing” form with their pastor.

For baptisms of persons from other parishes, the permission of the proper pastor is required. After Baptism Class has been completed, a date for baptism can be scheduled with the pastor.

Our next Baptism Class is Thursday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. in the parish library at Immaculate Conception Church. If you are expecting a child within the next nine months, please call the parish/cluster office to register for class.

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WEST FORK CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH 419 JONES STREET 210 BRANDON STREET PO BOX 802 PO BOX 99 MOVILLE, IOWA 51039-0802 KINGSLEY, IOWA 51028-0099
A church site of Diocese of Sioux City

CHRIST REIGNS!!!

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 419 Jones Street, Moville, IA 51039-0802 US - BAPTISM CLASS