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Baptism
Baptisms are
generally held on Sundays, following the 11:00 Mass (approximately
12:15). All baptisms are scheduled by calling the office at
847.328.4648. We have a program in place to assist you and
your family with preparation for your child's baptism. Generally
these classes are held the second Sunday of the month at 1:00.
Please contact Mary Deeley at 847.328.4648 or at m-deeley@northwestern.edu
for more information.
First
Communion
The Sacrament
of First Communion is offered to our second graders in the
Sheil School of Religion. You can click
here for more information.
Confirmation
Adult Confirmation
classes are offered at Sheil each spring. These are for baptized,
catechized, practicing Catholics who are not yet confirmed.
You should be at least 18 years old to participate in this
program. It is geared toward college students, graduate students
and young adults. There are four 90 minute classes, a rehearsal,
and then the celebration of the Sacrament at St. Benedict's
in Chicago. If you are interested in participating in this
program, please call the Sheil office at 847.328.4648 for
more information.
The Sacrament
of Confirmation is offered to our eighth graders in the Sheil
School of Religion. You can click
here for more information.
Reconciliation
(Penance)
The Sacrament
of Reconciliation is offered Mondays and Wednesdays after
the 4:30 mass, during the school year. You may also call Father
Ken Simpson for an appointment at 847.328.4648. During Advent
and Lent we offer communal penance services. These services
have communal prayer with a scripture reading, short reflection
and examination of conscience. Individual confession and absolution
is then available (with your choice of several priests).
The Sacrement
of First Reconciliation is offered to our fourth graders in
the Sheil School of Religion. You can click
here for more information.
Marriage
The Sheil
Chapel is available to students, recent alumni, Sheil associates
and their children for weddings. Please call the Sheil office
at 847.328.4648 for scheduling and information, at least four
months prior to the planned wedding date.
Charlene and
Bob Shaw, Sheil Associates and long-time facilitators of pre-cana
classes, will offer a pre-cana class to be held at Sheil.
Dates and times to be announced. Registration is limited to
5 couples. Please sign-up in the Commons or call the office
for more information.
Our wedding
guidelines are attached for your reference. They
can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader is
freeware that can be downloaded from the Adobe Web site.
 Wedding
Guidelines
Anointing
of the Sick
The Sacrament
of Anointing of the Sick is available by calling the Sheil
office at 847.328.4648. Those who wish to be anointed can
request to do so at a 4:30 p.m. Weekday Mass if they would
like.
Click
here for more information.
Becoming
Catholic (RCIA)
If you are
interested in becoming Catholic, please click
here for more information.
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