The Sacrament of the Sick for those who are ill, hospitalized, or facing surgery may be requested by calling the Pastoral Care office, 816-251-1102. Due to patient privacy guidelines, the Parish is not notified of hospital admissions. Please call the Parish Office at 816-251-1100 with admission information.
Parents, families and the Church have roles in the ritual of Baptism. Before your child is baptized, we like to meet with parents so that our celebration of the Baptism ritual is done gracefully and well. Baptism preparation meetings for first-time parents are scheduled every six weeks or so. We invite both parents to participate in the 90-minute meetings and the babies are most welcome to join us. Godparents are also welcome to attend. For first-time parents, a 90-minute session is scheduled; for subsequent children, a shorter meeting is arranged. Baptisms usually are celebrated on the first and second Saturdays of the month following the 4:30 p.m. Mass and the last two Sundays of the month following the Noon Mass. To schedule a baptism, please call the Parish Office at 816-251-1100. For older children (ages 7 to 14) please contact Mary Pat Storms, 816-251-1113.
Registration for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins in the fall of the candidate’s freshman or sophomore year. Candidates participate in activities with their sponsors, attend small group sessions, serve our parish and local community, attend retreats and are active in our parish life. Please call the Youth Ministry Office for more information, 816-251-1107 or visit the Confirmation web page.
Adults 21 or older who would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation may contact Mary Pat Storms, 816-251-1113. Confirmations are celebrated in the Spring.
In the fall, parish children prepare to experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The typical age for reception of this sacrament is about seven years or second grade. Parents prepare their children for sacraments with the support of the classroom teachers in OLP School or the Children’s Faith Formation program. Children take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior
to First Eucharist.
In January, parish children continue their sacramental journey by preparing for celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. The Sacrament of First Eucharist is celebrated during special liturgies between Easter and Pentecost. For more information, please contact Jo Engert in the Children’s Faith Formation Office, 816-251-1135, or visit the Sacrament Preparation web page.
Marriage preparation meetings are an important part of the process as a couple prepares to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage. Please contact the Parish Office at 816-251-1100 at least nine months prior to your desired wedding date to initiate the preparation.
Becoming Catholic is our preparation program for adults and children wanting to learn more about being Catholic, or who are actively interested in becoming Catholic. We use the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process in our formation. For more information, contact Mary Pat Storms at 816-251-1113, or mstorms@olpls.org.
Adults who have been baptized in the Catholic faith and wish to prepare for First Communion or the Sacrament of Confirmation can contact Mary Pat Storms for more information at 816-251-1113, or mstorms@olpls.org.