Sacraments
Infant Baptism
If you have a child to be baptized, please call the Rectory in advance to register and to schedule a meeting with a member of the Pastoral staff. Parents and Godparents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class. These classes are held in the Chapel Conference Room on the first and third Friday of the month at 7:00 pm. Registration is required. Baptisms are celebrated any time during Sunday mass, as well as at 1:00 pm on the first and third Sundays of the month.
Confirmation
Our Confirmation Program is a one year program that is open to any Religious Education or Saint Mary’s High School student in the tenth grade or above. Classes begin in October and meet on Sunday evenings beginning with the 6:00 pm mass in the Chapel.
Confirmation takes place in the Spring.
For information about Adult Confirmation click here
First Eucharist
Preparation for First Holy Communion begins in Grade 1.
Children receive the Sacrament in Grade 2 or above.
Reconciliation (Confession)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday in the Chapel from 2:45-3:45 pm or by appointment by calling the rectory. Children are normally prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time in Grade 2 or above. Preparation for this Sacrament precedes the reception of First Holy Communion.
Anointing of the Sick
If you or your loved one is ill or dying, please call the rectory to arrange for a priest to visit. Homebound parishioners are able to receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis by calling the rectory and asking to be put on the Homebound Schedule.
The Sacrament of the Sick is also available annually for homebound parishioners.
Marriage
Marriage is a sacred institution for which couples are invited to prepare through a marriage preparation program. Couples should contact the rectory at least 6 months in advance to speak to a priest or deacon to plan a date and to make appropriate preparations.
Adults interested in preparing to become members of the Catholic Church should visit our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult (RICA) page.