What is a Sacrament?
Just as road signs lead us directly and safely to our destination, sacraments are like road signs on your journey in faith. Sacraments continually point us toward Christ and lead us to our ultimate destination, which is heaven. Sacraments offer us grace, which is an intimate sharing in the life of Christ. Through grace we gain the strength and courage to follow Christ and live a life of holiness. Sacramental experiences (any encounter with God and God’s grace) happen at church – and also within the family, in groups, at work, at school or in recreation. Read more.
Reconciliation
Saturdays 9:30 am – 11:00 am in the Main Church or by appointment.
Anointing of the Sick
If you have a family member who is seriously ill in the home or at the hospital and is in need of the sacrament of the sick, please contact the Parish Office and we will arrange for a visit to receive the sacraments.
Baptism
Baptisms take place during the Mass on the last full weekend of the month on Saturday during the 5:00pm Mass or Sunday during the 11:00am Mass.
Prior to the celebration of baptism we ask that you attend baptism preparation. Please contact The Parish Office for the next baptism preparation session dates, to schedule a baptism or for additional inquiries.
Marriage
All couples wishing to be married in our parish are asked to contact the Parish Office at least 6 months before the proposed wedding date. An initial interview with the parish priest will be set up at which time the preparatory steps for celebrating the sacrament of marriage will be explained. Because of the importance of the sacrament and of the couple, the church requires that proper preparation take place. You may contact our office for information regarding a Marriage Preparation Course.
Christian Initiation
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) & OCIA adapted for Children
For older children 7 years old and up who have never been baptized, the church calls for a more extensive program of preparation. For further information, contact the The Parish Office.
For Adults who wish to seek membership into our faith community through baptism, or through conversion from a different faith, we have the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Contact the The Parish Office for dates and more information.
Sacramental Preparation for Children
Parents are the primary educators of the faith of their children. To support you in this role, our parish offers meetings for parents and children beginning in October to prepare for First Reconciliation First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Sacramental Preparation
If your child is in grade 2 or above this September 2024 they can prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of First Eucharist (First Communion). We encourage you to sign up to Flocknote and select the group 1St Reconciliation/Communion 2024- 2025. This will be our main form of communication, and include reminders and any changes with upcoming sessions.
Confirmation Preparation
If your child is in grade 6 or above this September 2024 they can prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation this year. We encourage you to sign up to Flocknote and select the group Confirmation Preparation 2024-2025. This will be our main form of communication, and include reminders and any changes with upcoming sessions.