Prayer and Worship

Generally, Baptisms are celebrated within the context of a Mass on the first Sunday of the month, and parents are required to participate in a sacramental preparation class before the date of the baptism of a first child. Godparents and other children are welcome to attend.

For more information, please call the Parish Office ​at 812-339-5561 to schedule a Baptism. 

Baptism for adults typically requires RCIA participation. ​​Click here for more information about our RCIA program. Learn more about Baptism from the  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
 
Preparation for the sacraments is a critical part of faith formation at St. Paul.  This page covers the highlights of each program. 

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Reconciliation

Confessions at St. Paul are heard in the Chapel from Monday through Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m.. 30 minutes before each Sunday mass, and by appointment. Call the parish office at 812-339-5561 to schedule a time with a priest if desired.  ​
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Learn more about Reconciliation from the  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 

​Any baptized Catholic past the age of reason and in a state of grace may receive the Blessed Sacrament.  

• For information on children's Sacramental Preparation, see below.
• For information on adult Sacramental Preparation through the RCIA program, click here.
• To learn more about Holy Eucharist from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, click here.

​Any baptized Catholic who has reached the age of reason (usually around seven years old) can receive this sacrament if he or she is gravely ill and in danger of death. Many Catholics also request the Anointing of the Sick before major surgery. Elderly Catholics who are experiencing the frailty and health challenges of old age are also welcome to receive the Anointing. The sacrament may be received more than once, even during the same illness if it progresses in seriousness.
 
Contact the parish office at 812-339-5561 to schedule a visit for the Anointing of the Sick. Ongoing visits to care centers or the home bound can also be arranged.   To learn more about Anointing of the Sick from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, click  here.

​There are a number of programs available to couples contemplating matrimony.  Marriage is a Sacrament, a unique vocation in the Church, and a public witness of Christian commitment and love. The St. Paul preparation program is a blend of the sacred and the practical aspects of marriage. Contact the parish office at 812-339-5561 to pick up a marriage preparation booklet and to make arrangements.  

Engaged couples must complete one of the  Pre-Cana courses available through the Archdiocese or the MR & MRS program offered through St. Paul Catholic Center.  Both programs cover Marriage as a Sacrament, finances, families of origin, communication, and Natural Family Planning.  Pre-Cana courses are offered multiple times throughout the year.  The MR & MRS program is offered once a year (usually in April). 

To learn more about Marriage from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, click  here.

​We are here to help individuals discern a calling to orders or religious life. Please feel free to speak to any of the pastoral team members or specifically to one of the priests. We can help you to make contact with a vocation director. Contact the parish office at 812-339-5561.  To learn more about Holy Orders from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, click  here.

• All baptized children over seven years old are eligible to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
• In order to enroll in the program at St. Paul Catholic Center, children must have attended religious education the previous year. Children who were not enrolled at St. Paul the previous year must bring a letter from their former director of religious education before signing up for preparation. They must currently be enrolled in and attending one of our programs, either the weekly sessions or Families Growing in Faith.
• There are six preparation sessions over one year for eligible students.
• Attendance is mandatory, and arrangements must be made in advance to accommodate absences caused by emergencies or other issues. 

La educación religiosa para la Comunidad Hispana incluye dos clases para la Primera Comunion. Los niños de 8 a 14 anos tienen clases de catecismo comenzando en el mes de Septiembre y finalizando en el mes de Mayo cuando se realiza la Primera Comunion. Una clase para los niños de 8 a 11 anos y otra clase para niños de 12 a 14 anos por separados. Se usan dos libros para la preparación de los niños. Para el grupo de niños mas pequenos se usan Reconciliacion y Eucaristia, para los niños de 12 a 14 anos se usa el libro Llamados a ser Catolicos. Se hacen muchas actividades para ayudarlos a aprender los tópicos que se han discutido. Los niños también son incentivados para aprender y memorizar las oraciones.

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Korean Faith Formation

•  Faith Formation  (예비자 교리)  2016-2017 Religious Education Program Guide. first and third Saturday, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
• Saturday School (어린이 주일학교), first and third Saturday, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Bible study for married women (성경 공부) every Friday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Bible study for students (대학생 이상 학생들 성경공부) will be announced.
• ​If you have any question about Korean religious education, please e-mail Kyungai Helena Cheun at  helenagaster@gmail.com

The Confirmation course typically begins with the freshman year of high school and takes two years to complete.

• Register for Confirmation.
• Classes are held Sunday afternoons once a month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the Stephens Room.
• Classes are held Sunday afternoons once a month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the Stephens Room.
• Indiana University students serve as group leaders.
• Generally, the curriculum looks like this:
• Year A
  • Life Is Choices
  • What’s Holding You Back?
  • The Jesus Question
  • The Prayer Process
  • The Bible
  • Relationships
• Year B
  • The Eucharist
  • The Holy Spirit
  • The Church
  • Confirmation
  • Made for Mission
  • Holiness Is Possible
• Confirmation preparation includes two retreats. First-year students hold a retreat in the fall as part of fellowship and centering the start of this journey. Second-year students will have a retreat in the spring to wrap up their two years together and celebrate their hard work before their Confirmation.
• Service is an essential part of the Catholic faith for all ages. A variety of volunteer opportunities will be provided for youth to choose meaningful volunteer experiences.