Sacrament of Baptism

Parents wishing to have infants baptized should speak with the Pastor or Pastoral Associate and complete the preparation program stipulated by the Diocese. Parents should register their children, but make no final arrangements, select a date, or choose Godparents until they have met with the Pastor. Parents who present children for Baptism are to provide assurance that the children will be raised in the Catholic faith. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics.

First Confession and First Communion

A child should have been actively involved in Religious Education Program ether in this Parish, a Catholic School, or at a previous parish for for one full year prior to entering a sacramental program. Parents are also asked to participate in the program of sacramental preparation as directed by Diocesan policies. Please contact the Director of Christian Formation for futher information.

Sacrament of Confirmation

A candidate for Confirmation should have been actively involved in a Religious Education Program in this parish, a Catholic School or at a previous parish for one full year prior to entering a sacramental program. Confirmation is conferred by the Bishop every year for students who have completed all requirements for Confirmation.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

After his Resurrection, Jesus told the apostles, Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained(John 20:23). The Letter of James says, Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful (5:16). Confessing ones sins to someone designated by the Church reaffirms our belief that God can act through created things and through people. That belief helps us understand Jesus Incarnation and the sacraments. Confessions are scheduled from 4:00 to 5:00 PM each Saturday. The Sacrament of Reconciliation also by appointment

Sacrament of Matrimony

Those planning marriage should notify the Pastor or Pastoral Associate at least four months prior to the anticipated wedding, if possible. Additional time may be necessary in special circumstances. No wedding date should be set until the couple has had a first interview with the Pastor or Pastoral Associate and cleared the date on the Parish calendar. Couples are encouraged to attend the Engaged Encounter Weekend as well as Natural Family Planning classes as required by Diocesan policy. It is recommended that couples who wish to have their marriage validated in the church(Blessing of Marriage)also attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend. When decorating the church, please do not use tape or nails on the pews or anywhere in the church. The church is to be left clean and in good order, and decoration must be removed immediately following the services. Under no circumstances is rice to be thrown inside or outside the church.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Non-Catholic adults interested in learning about the Catholic faith with a view toward entrance into the Church are welcomed and encouraged to join RCIA. This is a process-based class experience intended to support you on the journey of faith-- Academically,socially,spiritually. Adult Catholic sponsors will walk the journey with you. Catholics are encouraged to invite and welcome friend, relatives or neighbors to consider the Catholic faith. For more information as a non-Catholic inquirer or a Catholic sponsor, please contact the Pastor or Pastoral Associate.

Communion Calls and Anointing of the Sick

Parishioners are asked to notify the Pastor or Pastoral Associate if they know of Catholic relatives, friends or neighbors who are ill and homebound so they be offered the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick as well as the Holy Eucharist. Lay members are available to bring communion to the sick.