“Let everyone that comes be received as Christ.” Rule of St. Benedict
Welcome to St. Mary of the Lake! We welcome you as a member of our faith community and look forward to supporting you on your life-long journey of faith.
There are several ways to learn more about St. Mary’s and to register as a member of the parish:
The RCIA, or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process for adults who wish to look more closely at the Catholic Church.
The RCIA is for
Inquiry sessions are ongoing and held 10 AM Sundays at church. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in knowing more about the process or want to register, please call the Parish Life Center at 651-429-7771 and speak with Mary Beth Jambor or email her.
RCIA is also open to those interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, but are not yet ready to join.
There are many different reasons why people leave the Church. No matter the reason, we would love to have you back in our family. We know this is an important decision. Below is some information for you as you discern your return to the Church.
Click here for a website, Catholics Come Home, that has answers to many questions and includes some testimonies from others who have returned to the Catholic Church.
If you would like to talk to a St. Mary’s staff member, please contact Mary Beth Jambor.