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Welcome to Nativity of Our Lord!

Thank you for considering Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church as your faith community.

Nativity has been an integral part of the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood for over 100 years. During that time, thousands of people have been baptized, received the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation and exchanged their marriage vows in our beautiful church. Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School has educated thousands of local children.

Our parish mission, formulated by our Pastor, Fr. Rolf Tollefson in collaboration with the parish staff, the pastoral council, and other valued lay leaders--is three-fold, aligning with the liturgical seasons of Advent and Christmas and centering upon, fittingly, the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord itself: Prepare the Way of the Lord, Celebrate "God with Us" and Shine with the Light of Christ.

There is something for everyone, and as you fill out this registration, we invite you to ask the Holy Spirit where you are being sent on mission! Spend some time with this form - it will probably take 10-15 minutes to complete - but it is well worth the careful investment. We greatly appreciate it!

If you have any questions, or would like some more information before registering, please don't hesitate to call the parish office at (651) 696-5401.

Again, welcome to the family, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Online Registration & Information Updates
The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
- How can we help today? (Please check all that apply) REQUIRED
  For engaged couples and RCIA applicants, if you plan on attending Nativity after your wedding, baptism, or confirmation, you can still check the "register as a parish household" checkbox now.
  I would like to become a Registered Parish Household. I am already a parishioner, but would like to update my household's information and preferences. My fiancée and I are registering for Nativity's Marriage Preparation Program. I am interested in becoming Catholic by joining Nativity's OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults). Please fill out this field.
- How many heads of household are you registering?
  Please include all heads of household in your home so we get an accurate picture of your household. If you are an engaged couple, please indicate 2 heads of household so that you can each fill in your information, even though you aren't yet an official household.
  Please fill out this field.
  
  Head of Household 1
  
  If you are wondering why we ask for a specific piece of information, please click the question mark to see how we use the data for ministry.
  
  Salutation REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Preferred First Name
  i.e. what name/nickname do you go by?
  Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name
  The reason we ask for full legal names is to be able to pastorally care for you in the case of an emergency. Clergy are often allowed into hospitals only when they can present the full legal name of their parishioner.
  Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Phone Number
  
  Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Street Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Parishioners are automatically added to our weekly e-newsletter for essential parish information, and a select few other communications. If you want to opt-out, you may do so here: Do not send me the Nativity News email Do not contact me about Community Events (occasional notices from Men's Club, Council of Catholic Women) via email
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED
  We ask for your birthdate so that we can more helpfully serve the our parishioners through the seasons of their lives. This is also very important for our ability to provide Pastoral and Sacramental Care and tailor our programming to our generational demographics.
  Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Race
  Select all the apply. This information helps us be culturally aware of the traditions and backgrounds of our parishioners and honor them well!
  White Black or African-American Asian American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
  
  Ethnicity
  
  Religious Affiliation REQUIRED
  We ask for your religious affiliation so that we can best honor and serve your tradition.
  Please fill out this field.
  
  Are you baptized?
  This information enables us not only to honor your background and traditions well, but also enables to use the correct paperwork should you ever participate in future sacraments at Nativity.
  
  Have you received First Communion?
  
  Have you been Confirmed?
  
  Marital Status
  
  Marriage Parish Please enter valid data.
  
  Occupation
  Having a general sense of the professional lives of our parishioners helps shape our programming and preaching. If you are retired, please enter your primary previous occupation and then type "RETIRED" after it
  Please enter valid data.
  
  Are you interested in receiving more information on any of the following sacraments? Baptism Marriage Confirmation
  
  Programs that you'd like more information on:
  The Nativity Men's Club or Council of Catholic Women will often reach out at least once to our new parishioners to welcome you and give you a "tour" of the many activities they offer to engage, serve, and celebrate!
  Nativity Women (Nativity Council of Catholic Women The Mens' Club Adoration (individual prayer before Blessed Sacrament) Adult Choir Grandparents Apostolate St. Vincent de Paul (serving the poor) Respect Life (serving the dignity of every human life)
  
  Liturgical Volunteer Interests Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Lector Usher/Greeter
  
  Pastoral Care Volunteer Interests Homebound or Care Facility Visitor (can include bringing Communion) Funeral Luncheon Volunteer Loaves & Fishes (meal prep and serving) Seven Sisters Apostolate (praying for priests)
  
  Faith Formation Volunteer Interests Children's Liturgy of the Word Volunteer (during Sunday Mass) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd lead/aid Faith Formation Catechist Grades 1-6 (Wednesday Evening) Confirmation Catechist Grades 7-8 (Wednesday and Sunday Evenings) Middle/High School Youth Ministry Volunteer RCIA Sponsor
  
  Please note: "Essential 3" Certification is required for volunteering with children or vulnerable adults. (Checking relevant boxes only indicates your interest; you are not committed unless you receive a follow-up from a parish representative.)
  
  Head of Household 2
  
  If you are wondering why we ask for a specific piece of information, please click the question mark to see how we use the data for ministry.
  
  Salutation REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Preferred First Name
  i.e. what name/nickname do you go by?
  Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name
  The reason we ask for full legal names is to be able to pastorally care for you in the case of an emergency. Clergy are often allowed into hospitals only when they can present the full legal name of their parishioner.
  Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Phone Number
  
  Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Street Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Parishioners are automatically added to our weekly e-newsletter for essential parish information, and a select few other communications. If you want to opt-out, you may do so here: Do not send me the Nativity News email Do not contact me about Community Events (occasional notices from Men's Club, Council of Catholic Women) via email
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED
  We ask for your birthdate so that we can more helpfully serve the our parishioners through the seasons of their lives. This is also very important for our ability to provide Pastoral and Sacramental Care and tailor our programming to our generational demographics.
  Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Race
  Select all the apply. This information helps us be culturally aware of the traditions and backgrounds of our parishioners and honor them well!
  White Black or African-American Asian American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
  
  Ethnicity
  
  Religious Affiliation REQUIRED
  We ask for your religious affiliation so that we can best honor and serve your tradition.
  Please fill out this field.
  
  Are you baptized?
  This information enables us not only to honor your background and traditions well, but also enables to use the correct paperwork should you ever participate in future sacraments at Nativity.
  
  Have you received First Communion?
  
  Have you been Confirmed?
  
  Marital Status
  
  Marriage Parish Please enter valid data.
  
  Occupation
  Having a general sense of the professional lives of our parishioners helps shape our programming and preaching. If you are retired, please enter your primary previous occupation and then type "RETIRED" after it
  Please enter valid data.
  
  Are you interested in receiving more information on any of the following sacraments? Baptism Marriage Confirmation
  
  Programs that you'd like more information on:
  The Nativity Men's Club or Council of Catholic Women will often reach out at least once to our new parishioners to welcome you and give you a "tour" of the many activities they offer to engage, serve, and celebrate!
  Nativity Women (Nativity Council of Catholic Women The Mens' Club Adoration (individual prayer before Blessed Sacrament) Adult Choir Grandparents Apostolate St. Vincent de Paul (serving the poor) Respect Life (serving the dignity of every human life)
  
  Liturgical Volunteer Interests Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Lector Usher/Greeter
  
  Pastoral Care Volunteer Interests Homebound or Care Facility Visitor (can include bringing Communion) Funeral Luncheon Volunteer Loaves & Fishes (meal prep and serving) Seven Sisters Apostolate (praying for priests)
  
  Faith Formation Volunteer Interests Children's Liturgy of the Word Volunteer (during Sunday Mass) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd lead/aid Faith Formation Catechist Grades 1-6 (Wednesday Evening) Confirmation Catechist Grades 7-8 (Wednesday and Sunday Evenings) Middle/High School Youth Ministry Volunteer RCIA Sponsor
  
  Please note: "Essential 3" Certification is required for volunteering with children or vulnerable adults. (Checking relevant boxes only indicates your interest; you are not committed unless you receive a follow-up from a parish representative.)
- How many children are you registering? REQUIRED
  Please enter all children, whether they still live with you or not, as this helps us more accurately serve your household.
  Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 1
  
  Preferred Name (nickname) Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Street Address (if not the same as above) Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Is your child baptized?
  
  Has your child received First Communion?
  
  Has your child been confirmed?
  
  Is your child a student at Nativity of Our Lord school?
  
  Opportunities your child might be interested in: Altar Serving (Gr. 7-12) Youth Ministry Scouting
  
  Child 2
  
  Preferred Name (nickname) Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Street Address (if not the same as above) Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Is your child baptized?
  
  Has your child received First Communion?
  
  Has your child been confirmed?
  
  Is your child a student at Nativity of Our Lord school?
  
  Opportunities your child might be interested in: Altar Serving (Gr. 7-12) Youth Ministry Scouting
  
  Child 3
  
  Preferred Name (nickname) Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Street Address (if not the same as above) Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Is your child baptized?
  
  Has your child received First Communion?
  
  Has your child been confirmed?
  
  Is your child a student at Nativity of Our Lord school?
  
  Opportunities your child might be interested in: Altar Serving (Gr. 7-12) Youth Ministry Scouting
  
  Child 4
  
  Preferred Name (nickname) Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Street Address (if not the same as above) Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Is your child baptized?
  
  Has your child received First Communion?
  
  Has your child been confirmed?
  
  Is your child a student at Nativity of Our Lord school?
  
  Opportunities your child might be interested in: Altar Serving (Gr. 7-12) Youth Ministry Scouting
  
  Child 5
  
  Preferred Name (nickname) Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Street Address (if not the same as above) Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Is your child baptized?
  
  Has your child received First Communion?
  
  Has your child been confirmed?
  
  Is your child a student at Nativity of Our Lord school?
  
  Opportunities your child might be interested in: Altar Serving (Gr. 7-12) Youth Ministry Scouting
  
  Child 6
  
  Preferred Name (nickname) Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Street Address (if not the same as above) Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Is your child baptized?
  
  Has your child received First Communion?
  
  Has your child been confirmed?
  
  Is your child a student at Nativity of Our Lord school?
  
  Opportunities your child might be interested in: Altar Serving (Gr. 7-12) Youth Ministry Scouting
  
  Child 7
  
  Preferred Name (nickname) Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Street Address (if not the same as above) Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Is your child baptized?
  
  Has your child received First Communion?
  
  Has your child been confirmed?
  
  Is your child a student at Nativity of Our Lord school?
  
  Opportunities your child might be interested in: Altar Serving (Gr. 7-12) Youth Ministry Scouting
  
  Child 8
  
  Preferred Name (nickname) Please enter valid data.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Suffix
  
  Sex
  
  Street Address (if not the same as above) Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Is your child baptized?
  
  Has your child received First Communion?
  
  Has your child been confirmed?
  
  Is your child a student at Nativity of Our Lord school?
  
  Opportunities your child might be interested in: Altar Serving (Gr. 7-12) Youth Ministry Scouting
- Donations to the parish are often tax deductible. If you plan to give regularly, giving online via the parish website or by cash or check in a weekly giving envelope are the easiest ways for us to track your donations, allowing us to provide you with an end of year tax statement.
- Do you want to receive weekly giving envelopes? Yes, please send me envelopes No, I do not need envelopes at this time
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