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Baptism......All
Sundays of the Church year, except during Lent. Baptism is
celebrated during Sunday Mass when the entire community welcomes the new
members of the Christian community. Baptismal
Preparation Class meets on the first Sunday of every month at 7:30 pm at
the rectory. Call the rectory to register and schedule a date for
baptism.
Confirmation....Young
adults in the junior year (11th grade) of high school are candidates for
the Sacrament of Confirmation. Religious Education classes in
grades 7-10 are considered essential preparation.
Penance....is
regularly scheduled each week on Saturdays at 3:00pm and Tuesdays at
8:00pm (following Mass) Communal Penance Services are
scheduled during Advent and Lent.
Communion......
Marriage....Couples
planning to celebrate marriage are required to contact the parish at
least six months before setting a wedding date. Sponsor
Couples are trained to help engaged couples in the marriage preparation
process to evaluate their relationship and preparations for marriage.
R.C.I.A.
(Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults).....Adults seeking initiation
into the Church participate in the RCIA process, beginning with a period
of inquiry, and leading to the celebration of Baptism, Confirmation and
Eucharist. Adults already baptized in other Christian
denominations also participate in the RCIA process. The formal
process begins prior to Lent, culminating in the Easter Vigil.
Anointing
of the Sick.....will be celebrated several times a year.
Anointing is celebrated at all Masses on those weekends.
Families/Individuals are especially encouraged to contact the pastor for
anointing before surgery or at a time of acute illness.
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