Sacramental Information

Baptism

Would you like to baptize your child? Classes for infant Baptism are offered each month. Please contact Cindy Sutton in the Parish Office three months in advance to arrange for the Sacrament of Baptism. The dates for baptisms fill up quickly and we want you to have the date you are requesting so that you may coordinate this special day with family and friends.

If you are not a registered member of Guardian Angels, please register to become a member through our online portal click on "new user" and then please select Guardian Angels Oakdale). Or you can print off a registration form (to mail in or drop off).

Contact Cindy Sutton,
651-738-2223

Adult Baptism: If you are an adult looking to complete your initiation into the Catholic Church, please contact Father Joe Connelly for more information.

First Eucharist/First Communion

Children experience sacramental preparation with prayer, discussion, activities and full participation in the reception of the sacraments guided by parents. Preparation will be incorporated into the Sunday Faith Formation schedule. Parents are the primary formers of the faith and take-home materials support the large group sessions. First Eucharist preparation is offered starting in January with candidates receiving the sacrament in April.
Register online
Waiver Forms

Contact Lukas Steffensmeier,
651-789-3162

Penance/First Reconciliation

Children experience sacramental preparation with prayer, discussion, activities and full participation in the reception of the sacraments guided by parents. Preparation will be incorporated into the Sunday Faith Formation schedule. Parents are the primary formers of the faith and take-home materials support the large group sessions. Reconciliation preparation starts in October with reception of the sacrament in December.

Confirmation

Welcome to the preparation process for Confirmation! I hope it is a faith-filled time for you and your sponsor. I hope this process deepens your participation and commitment with our church.

Confirmation Booklet 2023-24
Confirmation Schedule 2023-2024
Waivers/Release Forms
Register Online

Contact Lukas Steffensmeier,
651-789-3162

Marriage

"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life and which is ordered by its nature to the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring, has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament between the baptized." - Can. 1055 §1

Are you and your fiancé interested in receiving the sacrament of marriage at Guardian Angels? To be married at our parish, at least one person in the engaged couple must be an active, registered parishioner for six months prior to requesting a wedding date.

To begin your preparations or to request further information, contact Father Joe Connelly.

Contact Father Joe Connelly
651-789-3188

Holy Orders

Are you considering a religious vocation? Contact the vocations Office at the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for more information or contact Father Joe Connelly to discuss religious vocations.

Contact Fr. Joe Connelly,
651-789-3188

Anointing of the Sick

This sacrament is available to those seriously ill, suffering from an extended illness, in the hospital, or for those with an upcoming medical procedure. If you or a loved one wish to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Parish Office for arrangements at 651-738-2223.

For after hours emergencies, please call the Parish Office line 651-738-2223 to reach our answering service.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Ongoing, year-round faith formation for adults seeking to join the Catholic Church

Contact Father Joe Connelly,
651-789-3188