Common Policies of the LaSalle Catholic Parishes
We especially welcome all visitors to Mass and pray that you will be blessed through your participation at our liturgy today. In the Catholic Church the reception of Holy Communion is a mark of formal union with the Church. Catholics who are disposed and who have prepared themselves through regular sacramental confession, prayer, and fasting are permitted to present themselves for Communion. We encourage our guests at Mass to use their time to make a spiritual communion in their heart and to join us in our prayers and hymns. Please feel free to ask questions before or after the Mass. We are glad to talk and pray with you!
Parish Registration
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New to the parish or never filled out a parish registration? Please complete a registration form to be officially registered at a parish in LaSalle. Forms are available online or in the parish office.
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Parish Membership and Benefits
We welcome all new families and individuals to the LaSalle Catholic Parishes and encourage registration in the parish as soon as possible. Registration forms are available on our website www.lasallecatholic.org and in the parish office.
- Active parish membership is a condition for the reception of the sacraments of baptism, reconciliation, first Eucharist, confirmation, and marriage.
- Active parish membership is required before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. One must be a registered, active member of the parish for at least three months before we are able to issue a letter of suitability to be a sacramental sponsor.
- Active parish membership is required for families whose children attend Trinity Catholic Academy Religious Education (TCA-RE - formerly CCD).
- Trinity Catholic Academy families must be active, registered members to be eligible for reduced tuition rates. (TCA families who are registered at other parishes that do not have schools receive reduced rates through their parish.)
Why Registering to be a Parishioner is Important
Our pews are full and we are thankful! So many people are coming to Mass each week at LaSalle Catholic Parishes, we are sure you have noticed. If you have been here a while and see someone you don’t know at Mass, please extend a hand of welcome and introduce yourself. We want to be sure that those of you who are attending here regularly are registered with our parish. Why is this important?
To be a Godparent or confirmation sponsor, you must be an active Catholic, practicing your faith; this includes being a registered member of a parish. Even if you don’t have anything on your radar for either of these honors, you never know when this occasion may arise. It’s better to be prepared so we know who you are when you need this information.
If you or a family member needs sacramental preparation, we need to know you are here. Or, if you have young children whom are considering enrolling in our parish school, the only way to know that you will receive the information from the school office is to be on our registry. When admitted to a local hospital one of the things they may ask is if you have a church preference. Registering with LaSalle Catholic Parishes makes it easier for our priest and deacon to help you and your family in this time of need. Many of our communications and publications are public (bulletin, website, Facebook, etc.), but we do have mailings that are parishioner specific. By registering we find out who you are and how you want to be involved in your parish. Being involved is a great way to meet people and really make connections in your Church home.
Please don’t assume that if you are putting checks in the collection or were married, baptized, or had your child baptized here that you are a registered parishioner. We never assume your wishes, you do need to complete the paperwork. If you are unsure, contact the parish office.
How do you register? You can come by or call the parish office any time we are open. We have the form that you can fill out here or you can download it from our website, www.lasallecatholicparishes.com. If you aren’t able to complete the form in the office you can mail it, drop it off, put it in the collection, or scan and email it back to the office.
To be a Godparent or confirmation sponsor, you must be an active Catholic, practicing your faith; this includes being a registered member of a parish. Even if you don’t have anything on your radar for either of these honors, you never know when this occasion may arise. It’s better to be prepared so we know who you are when you need this information.
If you or a family member needs sacramental preparation, we need to know you are here. Or, if you have young children whom are considering enrolling in our parish school, the only way to know that you will receive the information from the school office is to be on our registry. When admitted to a local hospital one of the things they may ask is if you have a church preference. Registering with LaSalle Catholic Parishes makes it easier for our priest and deacon to help you and your family in this time of need. Many of our communications and publications are public (bulletin, website, Facebook, etc.), but we do have mailings that are parishioner specific. By registering we find out who you are and how you want to be involved in your parish. Being involved is a great way to meet people and really make connections in your Church home.
Please don’t assume that if you are putting checks in the collection or were married, baptized, or had your child baptized here that you are a registered parishioner. We never assume your wishes, you do need to complete the paperwork. If you are unsure, contact the parish office.
How do you register? You can come by or call the parish office any time we are open. We have the form that you can fill out here or you can download it from our website, www.lasallecatholicparishes.com. If you aren’t able to complete the form in the office you can mail it, drop it off, put it in the collection, or scan and email it back to the office.
Sacramental Preparation
Matrimony: Please contact the Parish Offices at least eight months in advance to schedule the wedding and begin the marriage preparation program. Information can be found on the website.
Baptism: Please contact Parish Offices at least one month in advance to complete the Baptism Request Form, schedule a date, and schedule a meeting with Father Valle for sacramental preparation. Baptisms are generally held after Saturday and Sunday Masses at each parish.
Confession: Confession Guides and Examination of Consciences are available outside the confessionals and on the website. Confessions can be scheduled anytime (even anonymously) through the parish office. Regular confession times are found on the first page of this bulletin.
Anointing of Sick: Please contact parish office to schedule. If admitted to the hospital, please be sure at check-in to register your faith and your parish. In case of medical emergency, please call the parish office at any time and follow automated directions for emergency calls.
Baptism: Please contact Parish Offices at least one month in advance to complete the Baptism Request Form, schedule a date, and schedule a meeting with Father Valle for sacramental preparation. Baptisms are generally held after Saturday and Sunday Masses at each parish.
Confession: Confession Guides and Examination of Consciences are available outside the confessionals and on the website. Confessions can be scheduled anytime (even anonymously) through the parish office. Regular confession times are found on the first page of this bulletin.
Anointing of Sick: Please contact parish office to schedule. If admitted to the hospital, please be sure at check-in to register your faith and your parish. In case of medical emergency, please call the parish office at any time and follow automated directions for emergency calls.
Online Giving Available at the LaSalle Catholic Parishes
We are pleased to announce that LaSalle Catholic Parishes provides Online Giving, a convenient and safe way to make your weekly contributions to your parish. Getting started is easy by clicking this link or the button to the side. When you participate, your gift will transfer directly into your parish bank account from either your checking account or credit card. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM before Mass! If you still wish to place something in the offertory basket, just check the “I give online” box on your weekly offering envelope. If you need assistance, stop by the parish office for help.