The Sacraments of Christian Initiation
The sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist lay the foundations of every Christian life. The grace of Christ in the sacraments bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishment of natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. We receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life. (CCC, 1212)
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. -- Matthew 28:19
Baptism is the sacrament of faith by which people accept Jesus’ call to salvation and become members of the Catholic faith. The newly baptized are incorporated into Christ and the People of God. They obtain forgiveness of all their sins and become a “new creation” through water and the Holy Spirit.
Infant Baptisms:Baptisms are celebrated the first Sunday of the month at 1:30pm. Baptismal preparation class is for the parents and godparents. It is held a week before the baptism. A copy of the child’s birth certificate is required. Please call the Parish Office to schedule a baptism and register for a class.
Adult Baptisms:Please click here to visit the page for the RCIA program. (coming soon)
You have been sealed by the Holy Spirit. -- Ephesians 1:13
Confirmation is the sacrament in which we ratify the promises made at Baptism to be committed to the Gospel of Christ and to membership in the family of God. The Holy Spirit is given to us is a very special way in Confirmation. We receive a spiritual sign or seal that makes us more like Jesus and deepens our commitment to the Church.
Confirmation is the completion of the Sacraments of Initiation and our entryway into full participation as an adult in the Church. It is an opportunity for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit to make us responsible disciples and witnesses of our faith to the world.
Teenagers: Confirmation is generally received in the 10th grade upon completion of two years of preparation. Please click here for more information on teenage Confirmation.
Adults: Please click here for more information about our Adult Confirmation and/or RCIA process. (coming soon)
For my flesh is meat indeed: and my blood is drink indeed. He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, abides in me, and I in him -- John 6:56-57
Jesus was born into our world as the word made flesh to live among us as God's loving presence. God’s love sent us his only-begotten Son into this world of sinners to redeem us by his ultimate gift of love -- the sacrifice of his own life for our redemption. On the night before he died for the redemption of our sins, he shared bread and wine with his disciples, changing the bread and wine into his own body and blood.
Each time we participate in the Eucharistic sacrifice, we ourselves become transformed and better able to be moral and spiritual witnesses to the world.
We experience the fullness of the Eucharist by our active participation at Liturgy (Mass) and the reception of Communion in the bread, in the wine or in both species. We believe in the “real presence” of Jesus Christ in Communion; in fact, we call it the “Blessed Sacrament.” The Real Presence may be worshipped at Eucharistic Adoration on Monday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9 am.
Children: First Holy Communion is generally received in the 2nd grade upon completion of two years of preparation. Please click here for more information about our Religious Education program.
Adults: Please click here for more information about our RCIA process. (coming soon)