Sacraments

Where available click on the sacrament for additional information and requirements.

1. Baptism (Christening)

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

2. Holy Eucharist (or Holy Communion)

Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.

3. Penance (Confession)

The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as the Sacrament of Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.

4. Confirmation (Chrismation)

Confirmation is a Catholic sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. Like Baptism and Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of Initiation for Catholics and a Sacrament of faith in God's fidelity to us.

5. Matrimony

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.

6. Holy Order

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.

7. Anointing of the Sick

The Catholic sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.

 

 

Baptism (Christening) Requirements

1. CHILDS BIRTH CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH THE BAPTISMAL APPLICATION

2. It is essential that you assist at Mass every Sunday.  Parents are required to be registered in the parish and assist at Mass on Sundays for 3 months before they can attend Baptism Class.  Please use your envelopes when you attend Mass so we know you are attending.

3. If the Godparents are members of another parish, they need to acquire a Sponsor certificate from their Pastor.  This should be brought with them prior to the Baptism Class.  If married,  a Certificate of Marriage in Church also should be presented. If single a Certificate of Confirmation must be presented.

4. If the Godparents are married, they must be married by the Catholic Church.  No one living together without Marriage in Church may be a Godparent.

5. Both Parents and Godparents must attend the Baptismal class.  If a Godparent lives out of the area, he/she may attend class in their own parish.  A letter stating they took the class must be sent along with the Sponsor certificate.

6. Baptism classes are held in the upper level of the gym in English on the First Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm ad in Spanish on the Third Tuesday of the month.

7. Baptisms are celebrated generally the First Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM in English and 12:00 PM in Spanish. Except, NO BAPTISM DURING LENT OR ADVENT.

8. Parents not married In Church must make an appointment with the Pastor prior to taking the Baptismal class.

Holy Eucharist (or Holy Communion)

Penance ( Confession)

Available at St. Mary on Saturdays between 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM, also available by appointment.

Confirmation (Chrismation)

Matrimony

Holy Order

Anointing of the Sick