Sacraments
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.
- CCC 1214
BAPTISM
RECONCILIATION
“Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against Him and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.”
- CCC 1422
The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch (Easter).
- CCC 1324
COMMUNION
Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost, Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace.
- CCC 1302-1303
CONFIRMATION
The intimate community of life and love which constitutes the married state has been established by the Creator and endowed by him with its own proper laws . . . God himself is the author of marriage. The vocation to marriage is written in the very nature of man and woman as they came from the hand of the Creator,
- CCC 1603
If you are interested in learning more about preparation for the sacrament of marriage, please contact us by using the button below. Marriage preparation is typically a 6-12 month process.
MARRIAGE
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry.
- CCC 1536
If you are interested in more information about how to become a deacon, priest, or religious brother or sister, you may visit Called by Christ, the archdiocesan website on vocations, or contact us by using the button below. We would be happy to walk with you as you discern your vocation.
HOLY ORDERS
By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and Death of Christ.
- CCC 1499
If you or a loved one would like to request this sacrament please contact us by clicking the button below or call the parish office (706) 376-4112.
