Baptism
Baptism is the beginning of a lifelong process of growth in Christ. Infants are baptized on the faith of their parents. As parents begin the task of nurturing their child's spiritual growth, they strengthen and deepen their own relationship with God.
In order to help parents and godparents to more fully understand the Sacrament of Baptism and the rites surrounding it a preparation class is provided. This class is required and available by contacting the parish office.
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in church after the 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass and the 11:15 Sunday Mass.
Baptisms can be also scheduled during Mass at certain seasons of the year.
Youth and adults who have not been baptized may contact the Church office for more information.

Eucharist
Eucharist celebrates our life together as a community, the presence of Christ in our midst, the Word that is proclaimed and explained.
In order to receive the Eucharist, we should:
*Be in a state of grace. Mortal sins must be confessed in Reconciliation before receiving communion.
*Be of good intent. Commit ourselves to live a life free from sin and be devoted to the work of God.
*Be open to the action of Christ within ourselves.
*Observe a fast. Abstain from food and drink (except water) for one hour before receiving the Eucharist.

First Communion
Saint Anne Grade School and the  Religious Education Program (CCD) prepares second grade students for reception of the Sacrament of Eucharist in the Spring of the year. Preparation of older students or adults may be arranged by contacting the parish office.

Confirmation
Along with Baptism and Eucharist, Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Initiation. Confirmation seals our Baptism and confirms our commitment both to the Church and to the work of Christ in the world.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation, help a person become a better Christian by bearing witness to the Lord and growing in their faith. The confirmed person has a greater responsibility to family and the church community.
A child in the eighth grade is growing rapidly in his or her capacity for freedom, consciousness, responsibility, knowledge and love. For this reason the students of Saint Anne School and the students in the CCD program are prepared for Confirmation in the eighth grade.
The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated as assigned by the Bishop. The parish is informed of the date sometime after the first of the year. Confirmation usually takes place in the Spring of the year.

Adult Confirmation
Preparation of older students or adults for Confirmation takes place during the Lenten Season. For information, or to register for these classes, contact the parish office.

Reconciliation
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation we receive the grace of God's healing touch, which restores our unity with God  and others and strengthens us for continued growth as we strive to follow the call of the Gospel.
Children are usually able to benefit from the Sacrament of Reconciliation as soon as they begin to understand that they are called to know, love and serve God, and then begin to realize that they sometimes fail to do so.
Saint Anne Grade School and  Elementary Religious  Education prepares second grade students for reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Fall of the year. Individual preparation of older students or adults may be arranged by contacting the parish office.
Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available throughout the week:
*Daily, Tuesday through Friday, 7:40 AM.
*Saturday, 3:00-4:00 PM.
*Anytime by Appointment
During the seasons of Advent and Lent, Communal Reconciliation or calling a priest for an appointment.

Anointing of the Sick
Anointing  of the sick reminds us of God's compassion and helps us to experience spiritual and sometimes physical strengthening when we are ill.
Those who:
*People seriously ill and in danger of death.
*Individuals about to have surgery.
*Elderly people in a weakened condition.
*Individuals suffering from emotional or mental illness.
*Children who are seriously ill.
At Saint Anne Parish we offer the opportunity to participate in a Communal Rite of Anointing of the Sick twice a year; October and April. Dinner is served following the celebration of the Anointing Mass.
Catholic residence at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center and Baptist Home are also offered the opportunity to be anointed in October and April. At this time the priests also visit the homebound in the parish to anoint them.
Private celebration of this Sacrament can be arranged at any time of crisis or accident by contacting the parish office.

Matrimony
Two people are joined in marriage for a lifelong commitment to each other's well being and the well being of their children and the community.
The first step for a couple who seek marriage to be married at the Church of Saint Anne is to the pastor as soon as possible (one year or sooner is not too soon). Reservation of a definite day and time for meeting with the priest may be made at that time.
Because marriage is a Sacrament with far reaching implications the Church is eager to assist couples entering marriage. To help in this process couples are required to attend a pre-marriage seminar, and complete a pre-marriage inventory (a tool to help the couple identify strengths and areas for growth in their relationship).
The parish wants to see to it that nothing stands in the way of a valid marriage. Major impediments such as any previous marriage or serious psychological immaturity must be dealt with.
Wedding Liturgies are scheduled any time with respect to the wishes of the couple and the availability of the church building and the presider. Saturday weddings are scheduled no later than 2:00 PM. Weddings are not scheduled during Lent. Secure date with the pastor before making commitments with caterers, reception halls, invitations, etc.

Ordination and Religious Life
All Christians share in the priesthood of Jesus because all are called to be a living sign of Jesus' love in the world. Some persons, however, are chosen and anointed as ordained ministers in the Church. The person who receives the Sacrament of Orders (Bishop, Priest or Deacon) is called to a role of leadership in the service of the community.
Deacons serve the Christian community by preaching, baptizing, witnessing marriages and assisting at Eucharist.
Priests are ordained not only to serve but also to lead the Church community, to act as a unifier of all the faithful, especially through the Eucharistic celebration. Some priests are consecrated Bishops. A Bishop is the leader of a diocese.
Generally, "Religious Orders" is a title loosely applied to all religious communities of men or women, in which solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience are taken. They usually live a communal life with a specific mission and a particular spirituality.
We, the Church, have the duty and responsibility to work for the promotion of vocations to the priesthood and the religious life. Praying for those studying and for those who are priest and religious, nurtures an awareness of the importance and need for Church Vocations.
Those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life may contact the office for an appointment with a priest.