The Sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which God’s divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the Sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each Sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required disposition.
—Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1131
Confession
The forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred by a particular sacrament called the sacrament of conversion, confession, penance, or reconciliation. One who desires to obtain reconciliation with God and with the Church, must confess to a priest all the unconfessed grave sins he remembers after having carefully examined his conscience. The confession of venial faults, without being necessary in itself, is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church.
Saturdays 3:30PM in Church or by Appointment.
Baptism
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.” (CCC, 1213)
Baptisms in English are celebrated after 10:00AM Sunday Mass. Please contact the parish office to schedule the baptism. Through the Sacrament of Infant Baptism, we not only welcome a baby into the Catholic Church, but into a parish community as well. We ask that the parents and godparents of the child attend preparation classes prior to their child’s baptism. These classes provide a basic overview of the sacrament and a few other topics.
OCIA
“The Way to Become Catholic”
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process in which a person interested in becoming Catholic learns about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Church, our faith, and so much more. Its purpose is to make a person’s faith become living, conscious, and active, through the light of instruction. Its aim is to enrich the faith life of individuals at their particular stage of development. This is a lifelong process for the individual and a constant and concerted pastoral activity of the Christian community. We refer to the process as a journey because it is a journey in which we travel in search of the true living God.
Confirmation
The reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Preparation for Confirmation is typically a two-year process which includes teens, sponsors, parents and families. High school teens participate in the Confirmation Process through large and small group meetings. This Process will help teens explore and understand their faith.
Marriage
“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.” (CCC, 1601)
Please contact the parish office at least six months in advance of the marriage date to arrange the wedding and to complete any other requirements. Kindly do not make any arrangements for receptions or restaurants before having an appointment with the parish priest.