Infant Baptism:
The parents must be registered members of the parish. Sacramental preparation sessions are held individually with the parents by appointment. Contact Deacon Miller or the parish office.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist:
Preparation for these Sacraments ordinarily occurs in the second grade. All those preparing for these Sacraments are enrolled in the parish faith formation program. Preparation also includes family sessions at church and at home. Contact: Marie Moran – 227-5334 x 103
Confirmation:
In our parish, the age of Confirmation is at the junior year of high school, for those who were baptized before the age of discretion. Confirmation is celebrated in our parish annually. Candidates must be enrolled in our parish faith formation program for the two-year preparation period.
Contact: Susan Deming – 227-5334 x 105
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process of inquiring, faith sharing, instruction, and liturgy for those who seek to become Catholics. All who are interested in inquiring about the Catholic faith are welcome. Contact: Father O’Donnell or Deacon Robert Miller 227-5334
Home Visits:
If you or someone you know would like to have a home visit, have Communion brought to your home or have the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please call Father O’Donnell or leave word at the parish office at 227-5334. Father O’Donnell will be in touch with you. |
Rite of Christian Initiation, Adapted for Children:
The Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for children is the process of initiation for unbaptized children who have reached the age of discretion. The children and their familiesparticipate in instruction, faith sharing, and prayer as the children are prepared to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Contact: Marie Moran – 227-5334 x 103
Marriage:
Diocesan policy requires a minimum time of marriage preparation. The couple is to contact the parish no less than six months before the proposed wedding. Every effort will be made to accommodate the couple’s plans. However, the date of the wedding will not be confirmed until after the initial stages of the preparation have been completed.
Contact: Father O’Donnell or Deacon Robert Miller 227-5334
Hospital Visits:
If you or a family member anticipate being in the hospital and would like to receive a visit, please contact the parish office. If it is not possible to contact the office previous to your hospital stay, please call the parish office after your admission. Also, have it noted on the hospital admission form that you are Catholic, to which parish you belong, and that you request a visit. The hospital does not inform the parish that you are a patient. |
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