Baptism
In Baptism we are born into new life in Christ!
If you are interested in having your child baptized please email the office.
If you are an adult looking to receive the sacrament of Baptism, please look to our OCIA program below and email the office about your interest.
Reconciliation
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we experience the mercy and healing of our generous God.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays at 4:00 pm
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm (during school year only!)
First Reconciliation preparation takes place on Thursdays in the Fall at 5:30 pm in the worship space. Please see the dates of these preparation sessions below.
First Reconciliation Prep Classes: November 7, 14, and 21
First Eucharist
At the heart of the Christian experience of God lies the great celebration of the Eucharist. Preparing children to eat the Body of the Lord and drink the Blood of the Lord for the first time is given special emphasis at St. Paul’s Newman Center. Preparation for First Eucharist takes place in the Spring. Children need to have celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to celebrating the their First Eucharist. Please check back in the Spring for our preparation session dates.
Confirmation
In the Diocese of Cheyenne, the sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in the 7th grade. For more info and to register, click here.
Confirmation Date: Wed. April 23, 2025 at 7PM, St. Paul’s Newman Center
First Formation Date: Sunday, Sept. 8th
Marriage Preparation
We offer marriage preparation throughout the school year (September – May). During marriage preparation, couples will need to meet with the pastor, complete a FOCCUS inventory, meet regularly with a mentor couple, and complete a Natural Family Planning course. We look forward to journeying with you during this beautiful time of preparation!
To register for marriage preparation, please email the office to get signed up.
OCIA – Becoming a Member of the Catholic Church
Interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church or want to learn more about it? Join us for our ALPHA and OCIA programs to learn more! Our ALPHA program runs in the Fall followed by OCIA in the Spring. Those wishing to join the Catholic Church, after completing formation, will be fully brought into the Church at the Easter Vigil in April. If interested in these programs, please email the office.
ALPHA: Mondays starting September 16 at 6 pm. Dinner provided.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Anointing is offered to bring spiritual and physical strength during an illness or near the time of death. St. Paul’s Newman Center celebrates this sacrament on the second Saturday of every other month following the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Liturgy.
Next Anointing of the Sick: Saturday, September 14
Holy Orders
St. Paul’s Newman Center works closely with the Diocese of Cheyenne Vocations Office when members of our community are interested in exploring a religious vocation. If you are interested in speaking with someone regarding these opportunities, please contact Fr. Brian Hess, Director of Vocations for the Diocese. You can email him or call the Diocese at 307-638-1530.