Baptisms
Infant Baptisms can take place either in a group setting or at Mass. The following schedule applies except during Lent.
12:30 P.M. on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
11:00 A.M. Mass on the 1st Sunday of each month
4:30 P.M. Mass on the 3rd Sunday of each month
Parents seeking Baptism for their child attend one preparation session. See Baptism pPeparation for greater detail.This session provides opportunity for parents to reflect on their faith and the sacrament of Baptism. Please call Rosie at the Parish Center (847) 516-AMEN (2636) at least four to six weeks prior to the expected Baptism date.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults begins with a period of inquiry. This length of time provides non-Catholics with the opportunity to ask questions and to reflect upon their faith stories.
The second phase of this process happens every Sunday morning of each month. Sacraments of Initiation are celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Sunday mornings begin with Mass at 9:30 A.M. and we continue to meet until 11:45 A.M. These sessions are more informative and structured and take their direction from the Sunday’s Gospel.
Also see the RCIA subcategory of Sacraments for a fuller description.
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic please call Rosie at (847) 516-AMEN (2636).
Marriage
Couples wishing to be married at SS. Peter & Paul should call the parish center to arrange the wedding date. The purpose of this call is determine whether or not the desired wedding date is available. Once this date is confirmed it goes on the parish calendar and the process of marriage preparation begins.
Please call Rosie at the Parish Center (847) 516-AMEN (2636) at least four months before the desired date to begin making necessary arrangements.
First Communion and First Reconciliation
Preparation for these sacraments involves both the parents and the children. This family oriented program includes prayer, learning, celebration, and a retreat (Jesus Day).
Be sure to visit our Sacrament Prep section within our Religious Education parish website for additional details.
Confirmation (High School age)
The time of Confirmation marks the decision by an individual to be an active adult member of the Catholic Church and community. The process emphasizes acceptance of God, Faith and community into one’s life. Steps in the process include classes, a retreat, as well as stewardship projects. Parents, sponsors and the parish community are asked to support the students in their faith development.
Adult Confirmation
Catholic Adults (ages 19+ yrs) celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at the time of year when the Bishop comes to the Parish. It can be different every year. Adults who have been baptized Catholic and receive Holy Communion call the Parish Office to get information regarding preparation for and the celebration of Confirmation.
Death
Arrangements are made with the parish through your funeral home. The family meets with one of the priests before the funeral. To request a name of a loved one to be included in Petitions for the Deceased, please call (847) 516-AMEN (2636) before noon on Friday.
Sick
The priests and Ministry of Care members visit persons who are hospitalized or confined to their home. Please notify the Parish Center when a family member is in need of a priest or a Minister of Care at (847) 516-AMEN (2636). There is a Book of the Sick on the table in front of the large cross window as you enter. Each weekend please write the names of the sick family members and friends for whom you would like us to pray at Mass. During the Prayers of the Faithful (Petitions) individual names will no longer be read, rather we will pray for all the people whose names are written in the Book of the Sick. These intentions will also be remembered at daily morning Masses.
Please feel free to stop and read the names for your own prayerful reflection.