Baptism:  One of three Sacraments of Initiation, this is the Sacrament through which individuals – babies or adults – formally become members of the Catholic Christian faith community.

Contact the office one month before the desired date of the Baptism to arrange for preparations.  Baptisms are celebrated the THIRD weekend of each month, during Mass or after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.  Baptism preparation is done by Nancy Bissa (894-7619) and will be scheduled on a Monday evening.

Holy Eucharist:  The second Sacrament of Initiation is the reception of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the appearances of bread and wine which are consecrated by the priest celebrant at each celebration of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is received for the first time by children in the second grade on the first Sunday of May – this year, Sunday, May 6, during the 10:30 Mass. Students and parents participate in a preparation program leading up to the reception of First Eucharist on May 6. The co-coordinator of the program is Kathy Voland, the Facilitator of the parish Religious Education Program for grades K through 8.

Confirmation:  The third Sacrament of Initiation is generally received by high school students in the fall of their senior year. The Bishop is the usual celebrant of this sacrament through which the candidate receives the anointing of the Holy Spirit to enable the candidate to continue living out his/her commitment made initially at Baptism. This year the sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated jointly with the students of Holy Rosary, New Holstein and St. Ann parish, St. Anna in early December. This will be on December 6th at Holy Rosary at 7pm.

Reconciliation:  Catholics have the opportunity to have sins they have committed since Baptism forgiven through this sacrament also known as “Penance” or “Confession.” Students in the second grade traditionally receive this sacrament for the first time prior to the time when they receive the sacrament of First Eucharist. Opportunities for the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation are Saturdays from 11 AM to 12 noon, First Fridays from 7:30 AM to 8 AM, and other times by appointment. During Advent and Lent the parish also has a Communal Penance Service, with the opportunity for the individual reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Anointing of the Sick:  This healing sacrament is received by those Catholics who are seriously ill or who may be preparing for or recovering from surgery or some serious medical procedure. It is also received by those who may be suffering from the ravages of old age. The anointing in this sacrament strengthens the individual recipient to face illness with patience and resignation. This sacrament is administered to those seriously ill in hospitals, nursing homes or in their own homes. In the spring and in the fall the parish has a communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Holy Orders:  Conferred by the Bishop, this sacrament is received by qualified males to assume positions of leadership in the parish community. Deacons and priests receive this sacrament after a lengthy period of preparation. SS. Peter & Paul is privileged to be served by Deacon Bernard “Pat" Knier along with the pastor, Father Loren Nys, SDS. Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Green Bay, ordained Father Michael Burns, SDS, to the priesthood. That ordination was the first in the 146 year history of SS. Peter & Paul parish.

Marriage:  Through his presence at the Wedding Feast of Cana, Jesus Christ instituted the sacrament of Marriage to enable husband and wife to live out their commitment to each other with the strength that comes from the reception of this sacrament. One of the purposes of this sacrament is to raise children in the practice of their Catholic faith. Couples wishing to be married at SS. Peter & Paul are asked to contact the rectory office (894-3553) at least six months prior to the date of their wedding so that all the necessary preparations may be completed in time for the celebration. Saturday weddings are celebrated no later than 1:30 PM because of the 4 PM Saturday evening parish Mass. Marriages between two Catholics are celebrated with Mass, while those involving a Catholic and non-Catholic are generally celebrated within the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word.