Sacraments

Baptism......All Sundays of the Church year, except during Lent. Baptismal Preparation Class schedule is available monthly by calling the Parish Center at 256-4207.

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 Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. (following Mass) Communal Penance Services are scheduled during Advent and Lent.

Communion......is celebrated during all Masses and is also available to the homebound by contacting the Parish Center at 256-4207.

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 the first Sunday of December each year at a Sunday Mass. Families/individuals are especially encouraged to contact the pastor for anointing before surgery or at a time of acute illness.