Important Dates and Deadlines

October 29, 2025- gr. 9 & 10 Student Retreat (4-7:30pm) at the Church of St. Mary, Willmar.
* Pre-registration is required due to 80 persons maximum at this event.
* CLASS WILL BE HELD FOR STUDENTS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE RETREAT!
November 5, 2025- gr. 10 & 11 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of St. Clara, Clara City
November 12, 2025- gr. 10 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of Our Lady of the Lakes, Spicer
November 19, 2025- gr. 10 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of St. Mary, Willmar
November 24, 2025 - Baptism Certificates due (if not baptized in the AFC)
December 8, 2025 - Sponsor Form due
January 26, 2026 - Saint Name due
February 1, 2026 - Sponsor & Candidate Retreat (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) at the Church of St. Mary, Willmar
* Pre-registration is required due to 80 persons maximum at this event.
* CLASS WILL BE HELD FOR STUDENTS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE RETREAT!
November 5, 2025- gr. 10 & 11 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of St. Clara, Clara City
November 12, 2025- gr. 10 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of Our Lady of the Lakes, Spicer
November 19, 2025- gr. 10 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of St. Mary, Willmar
November 24, 2025 - Baptism Certificates due (if not baptized in the AFC)
December 8, 2025 - Sponsor Form due
January 26, 2026 - Saint Name due
February 1, 2026 - Sponsor & Candidate Retreat (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) at the Church of St. Mary, Willmar

October 22, 2025- gr. 11 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of St. Mary, Willmar
October 29, 2025- gr. 11 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of Our Lady of the Lakes, Spicer
November 2, 2025 - Sponsor & Candidate Retreat (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) at the Church of St. Mary, Willmar
November 5, 2025- gr. 10 & 11 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of St. Clara, Clara City
January 5, 2026 - Letter to Request Confirmation due
January 15, 2025- Service Hours Submission due
January 21, 2026 - Confirmation Rehearsal: 7-8pm at Church of St. Mary, Willmar
*date subject to change. Once the date of the Confirmation Mass has been released, the Wednesday prior will be the rehearsal date.
January 25, 2025 - Confirmation Mass: 3pm at Church of St. Mary, Willmar
*date subject to change. The Diocese of New Ulm decides date/time. Final Mass date/ time will not be released until mid-September!!
October 29, 2025- gr. 11 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of Our Lady of the Lakes, Spicer
November 2, 2025 - Sponsor & Candidate Retreat (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) at the Church of St. Mary, Willmar
November 5, 2025- gr. 10 & 11 Parent and Candidate Meeting (7-8pm) at the Church of St. Clara, Clara City
January 5, 2026 - Letter to Request Confirmation due
January 15, 2025- Service Hours Submission due
January 21, 2026 - Confirmation Rehearsal: 7-8pm at Church of St. Mary, Willmar
*date subject to change. Once the date of the Confirmation Mass has been released, the Wednesday prior will be the rehearsal date.
January 25, 2025 - Confirmation Mass: 3pm at Church of St. Mary, Willmar
*date subject to change. The Diocese of New Ulm decides date/time. Final Mass date/ time will not be released until mid-September!!
St. Mary (AFC Office)
713 12th St. SW Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-0118 Office hours: Monday - Thurs. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Our Lady of the Lakes
6680 153rd Ave NE Spicer, MN 56288 (320) 796-5664 (320) 796-6910 (fax) Office hours: Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:30 am Wednesday* 4 pm - 8 pm * During Faith Formation |
St. Clara
414 Main St N. Clara City, MN Mailing address: 713 12th Street SW Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-0118 Phone rolls to St. Mary, Willmar |
Closed Parishes
St. Patrick, Kandiyohi St. Thomas More, Lake Lillian Records at the Church of St. Mary Mailing address: 713 12th Street SW Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-0118 |
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