| Celebrating the Sacraments BAPTISM
Infants Baptisms are celebrated during the weekend liturgies. An instruction class for parents is required and must be completed before the Baptism date is scheduled. Parents are welcome to take the class before the birth of the child. Arrangements are made at the Rectory Office a minimum of four weeks prior to Baptismal date desired. Older Children Arrangements can be made by calling the Faith Formation Office on 241-6097. Adults Click on Faith Formation, then RCIA FIRST EUCHARIST / COMMUNION Traditionally celebrated in both School and Faith Formation in the spring of Grade 2 FIRST PENANCE / RECONCILIATION Children are prepared for the Sacrament in Grade2 both in the School and Faith Formation Program. RECONCILIATION / PENANCE (ALL AGES) Weekly the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Individual Penance/Confession) is available on Saturday at 3:00 P.M. until all are served. Individual celebration of the Sacrament may also be arranged by appointment with the priest. Communal Penance/Reconciliation services are scheduled during Advent and Lent. Consult the bulletin for time and date. CONFIRMATION Traditionally celebrated in Grade 8 in both School and Faith Formation. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK / THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK This Sacrament is for anyone who has a serious illness whether physical, emotional or mental. It is not only for those who are at the point of death. A priest is available to administer this Sacrament. Phone the Rectory to make a request on 241-1644. MARRIAGE At least one of the couple is required to be a registered member of St. Mary Parish for a minimum of one year prior to the desired wedding date. To allow adequate time for preparation weddings must be scheduled six months or more before the wedding date. An appointment with the Pastor is required to schedule a wedding. Call 241-1644. CATHOLICS AND DIVORCE Often there is misunderstanding about the status of Catholics who have experienced divorce. Catholics who are divorced, but not remarried, are in good standing with the Church. There is nothing to prevent them from receiving the Sacraments or participating fully in the life of the Church. Catholics who have married again, but not by a Catholic Priest or Deacon, that is, without the blessing of the Church, are encouraged to have their marriage recognized as a Sacrament. They can contact the Parish Priest for further information or assistance on 241-1644. |
