Infant Baptism:
The Sacrament of Baptism is the foundation of the sacramental life of the Church. It is a sacrament of initiation. In this sacrament, we are cleansed from sin and reborn of water and the Holy Spirit, and incorporated into the Body of Christ. We live out the promises we make at our baptism by practicing our faith regularly. Therefore, it is important that you and the baptismal sponsor pray and reflect on raising your child in the Catholic faith.
*A baptism class for the parents and God-parents is required. Please call the church office for scheduling.
Reconciliation:
First Reconciliation is a sacrament that reconciles a sinner with God and the Church. It's also known as the Sacrament of Penance, confession, or the sacrament of forgiveness. The requirements for reconciliation are the same as for First Communion, please see below.
First Communion:
First Holy Communion is also a sacraments of initiation. It is through these sacraments of initiation that we become full members of the Church. First Holy Communion is when we receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time. The Holy Eucharist refers to Christ’s body, blood, soul, and divinity that are truly present in the consecrated body and wine. First Holy Communion is considered one of the holiest and most important occasions in a Roman Catholic person’s life. The majority of children receive their First Communion when they are 7 or 8 years old, which is typically 2nd grade.
*Our requirements for First Communion are:
*Must be a registered member our parish
*Children have to be enrolled in PSR for 2 consecutive years
*Must be baptized
* Memorization of the prayers, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, The Sign of the Cross and Act of Contrition.
Classes are on Sunday mornings 9:20am to 10:30am through the school year.
For further questions, call the church office and leave a message for Ana Aparicio.
Confirmation:
Through the Sacrament of Confirmation we come to experience the power of God through the Holy Spirit in a unique way, as the apostles did at the first Pentecost. Our initiation into the Church, which began at baptism, is carried out with the anointing of the bishop at Confirmation. Not only are we more grounded in our relationship with God, but we become more fully aware of the call to be a true disciple of Christ. Our bond with the Church is thus strengthened and we can accept our responsibility to carry out the mission of the Church in our lives.
* Our requirements for Confirmation are: Must be 7th thru 12 grade *Have made the sacraments of baptism, reconciliation and communion *be enrolled in class for 2 consecutive years *Classes are on Sunday mornings 9:20am to 10:30am through the school year.
For further questions, call the church office and leave a message for Jennifer Koehler.
Marriage :
Couples who wish to share their lives with each other and with Christ in marriage. Couples should contact their priest at least six months before the tentative wedding date. Our diocese requires a six-month period of formation before marriage can take place. For further information, please call the office and leave a message for Father Rahab or Jennifer Koehler.
Anointing of the Sick:
The sacrament of anointing is a gift to all of us. Jesus spent a lot of time healing the sick and the Church believes that among the seven sacraments this is one especially intended to strengthen those who are being tested by age and/or illness. Through prayers of healing, the sacred oil, and the touch of the priest's hand, we can find the strength to continue our fight against illness. The Anointing of the Sick is for anyone who is facing danger of illness, old age, surgery for a serious illness or death. If the person recovers and then becomes ill again. they are able to receive the sacrament again.
Notify the parish office if you desire the Sacrament of Healing, as well as visitation and communion.
Holy Orders:
Holy Orders is the sacrament by which bishops, priests and deacons are ordained and receive the power and grace to perform their sacred duties. The sacred rite by which orders are conferred is called ordination. The apostles were ordained by Jesus at the Last Supper so that others could share in his priesthood.
Holy Orders is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. The sacrament of Holy Orders includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate and diaconate. The word 'order' in the ancient Roman world designated an established civil body, especially a governing body. Today the word “ordination” refers to the sacramental act that integrates a man into the order of bishops, presbyters (priests) or deacons.
For more in formation, call the parish office to speak with Father.
