Sacraments
We recognize that the Sacraments have a visible and invisible reality, a reality open to all the human senses but grasped in its God-given depths with the eyes of faith. When parents hug their children, for example, the visible reality we see is the hug. The invisible reality the hug conveys is love. We cannot "see" the love the hug expresses, though sometimes we can see its nurturing effect in the child.
The visible reality we see in the Sacraments is their outward expression, the form they take, and the way in which they are administered and received. The invisible reality we cannot "see" is God's grace, his gracious initiative in redeeming us through the death and Resurrection of his Son. His initiative is called grace because it is the free and loving gift by which he offers people a share in his life, and shows us his favor and will for our salvation. Our response to the grace of God's initiative is itself a grace or gift from God by which we can imitate Christ in our daily lives.
The saving words and deeds of Jesus Christ are the foundation of what he would communicate in the Sacraments through the ministers of the Church. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church recognizes the existence of Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord. They are the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders). Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier.
Sacraments: First Communion; First Confession; Confirmation – If you are a candidate
or know of a candidate for any of these sacraments, please contact the parish office and leave a message on the office answering machine (827-2422) or Email us.
The visible reality we see in the Sacraments is their outward expression, the form they take, and the way in which they are administered and received. The invisible reality we cannot "see" is God's grace, his gracious initiative in redeeming us through the death and Resurrection of his Son. His initiative is called grace because it is the free and loving gift by which he offers people a share in his life, and shows us his favor and will for our salvation. Our response to the grace of God's initiative is itself a grace or gift from God by which we can imitate Christ in our daily lives.
The saving words and deeds of Jesus Christ are the foundation of what he would communicate in the Sacraments through the ministers of the Church. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church recognizes the existence of Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord. They are the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders). Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier.
Sacraments: First Communion; First Confession; Confirmation – If you are a candidate
or know of a candidate for any of these sacraments, please contact the parish office and leave a message on the office answering machine (827-2422) or Email us.
Celebration of Sacraments
1. Baptism
Baptism is the first step into initiation in the Church. At baptism the individual receives God’s grace and becomes a member of God’s family.
There are two rites of Baptism:
1. The Rite of Baptism for Children is used exclusively for children under the age of reason (seven years or Grade 2).
2. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, (adapted for children) is used for everyone over the age of reason (eight years…).
Parents are the primary teachers of faith to their children. Parents take a Baptism Preparation Course prior to their child’s baptism. At their child’s Baptism, parents promise to raise their child in the Catholic faith.
2. Reconciliation
Reconciliation is one of the sacraments of healing.
Reconciliation involves the recognition and forgiveness of sins through conversion throughout one’s life.
We are encouraging parishioners to fully engage in the sacrament of Reconciliation. In making a good confession it is important to remember that one needs to be prepared with a thorough examination of conscience. Let us be dedicated to this sacrament to effectively receive the graces it brings.
Children who have been baptized can prepare for and receive the sacrament of Reconciliation once they have reached the age of reason. Reconciliation is a repeatable sacrament.
Reconciliation must be celebrated before the reception of Confirmation and Eucharist (CCC 1310).
3. The Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation, a sacrament of initiation, establishes young adults as full-fledged members of the faith. This sacrament is called Confirmation because the faith given in Baptism is now confirmed and made strong. During your Baptism, your parents and godparents make promises to renounce Satan and believe in God and the Church on your behalf. At Confirmation, you renew those same promises, this time speaking for yourself.
During Confirmation, the focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave them courage to practice their faith. Catholics believe that the same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives them the same gifts.
Traditionally, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude (courage), knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. These gifts are supernatural graces given to the soul. The 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit are charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, long-suffering, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, and chastity — human qualities that can be activated by the Holy Spirit.
4. Holy Communion
Catholic Children and adults who have not received the Sacrament of Holy Communion are encouraged to attend a course in the parish before they receive the Sacrament.
First Reconciliation must be celebrated before the reception of First Eucharist (CCC 1310).
5. Marriage
Please contact your priest at least six months prior to the intended wedding date in order to prepare properly for marriage. Attendance of Marriage Preparation Course is necessary. Catholics who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation are to do so before being admitted to the Sacrament of Marriage.
Click here to know more about Marriage.
6. Holy Orders
“Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church …” # 1536 Catechism of the Catholic Church
If you are considering a religious vocation such as ordination or if you are interested in becoming a permanent deacon, please contact the vocations office of the Archdiocese.
7. Anointing of the Sick
The sacrament of the sick is administered to those who are suffering with serious illness or are in danger of death. It is administered by a priest by anointing the recipients head and body with oil with prayer.
Call your priest at any time to celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please do not wait till the last minute to call your Priest
Contact Fr. Anthony - 827-2422
Baptism is the first step into initiation in the Church. At baptism the individual receives God’s grace and becomes a member of God’s family.
There are two rites of Baptism:
1. The Rite of Baptism for Children is used exclusively for children under the age of reason (seven years or Grade 2).
2. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, (adapted for children) is used for everyone over the age of reason (eight years…).
Parents are the primary teachers of faith to their children. Parents take a Baptism Preparation Course prior to their child’s baptism. At their child’s Baptism, parents promise to raise their child in the Catholic faith.
2. Reconciliation
Reconciliation is one of the sacraments of healing.
Reconciliation involves the recognition and forgiveness of sins through conversion throughout one’s life.
We are encouraging parishioners to fully engage in the sacrament of Reconciliation. In making a good confession it is important to remember that one needs to be prepared with a thorough examination of conscience. Let us be dedicated to this sacrament to effectively receive the graces it brings.
Children who have been baptized can prepare for and receive the sacrament of Reconciliation once they have reached the age of reason. Reconciliation is a repeatable sacrament.
Reconciliation must be celebrated before the reception of Confirmation and Eucharist (CCC 1310).
3. The Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation, a sacrament of initiation, establishes young adults as full-fledged members of the faith. This sacrament is called Confirmation because the faith given in Baptism is now confirmed and made strong. During your Baptism, your parents and godparents make promises to renounce Satan and believe in God and the Church on your behalf. At Confirmation, you renew those same promises, this time speaking for yourself.
During Confirmation, the focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave them courage to practice their faith. Catholics believe that the same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives them the same gifts.
Traditionally, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude (courage), knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. These gifts are supernatural graces given to the soul. The 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit are charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, long-suffering, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, and chastity — human qualities that can be activated by the Holy Spirit.
4. Holy Communion
Catholic Children and adults who have not received the Sacrament of Holy Communion are encouraged to attend a course in the parish before they receive the Sacrament.
First Reconciliation must be celebrated before the reception of First Eucharist (CCC 1310).
5. Marriage
Please contact your priest at least six months prior to the intended wedding date in order to prepare properly for marriage. Attendance of Marriage Preparation Course is necessary. Catholics who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation are to do so before being admitted to the Sacrament of Marriage.
Click here to know more about Marriage.
6. Holy Orders
“Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church …” # 1536 Catechism of the Catholic Church
If you are considering a religious vocation such as ordination or if you are interested in becoming a permanent deacon, please contact the vocations office of the Archdiocese.
7. Anointing of the Sick
The sacrament of the sick is administered to those who are suffering with serious illness or are in danger of death. It is administered by a priest by anointing the recipients head and body with oil with prayer.
Call your priest at any time to celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please do not wait till the last minute to call your Priest
Contact Fr. Anthony - 827-2422