Sacraments

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We recognize that the Sacraments have a visible and invisible reality, a reality open to all the human senses but grasped in its God-given depths with the eyes of faith. When parents hug their children, for example, the visible reality we see is the hug. The invisible reality the hug conveys is love. We cannot "see" the love the hug expresses, though sometimes we can see its nurturing effect in the child.

The visible reality we see in the Sacraments is their outward expression, the form they take, and the way in which they are administered and received. The invisible reality we cannot "see" is God's grace, his gracious initiative in redeeming us through the death and Resurrection of his Son. His initiative is called grace because it is the free and loving gift by which he offers people a share in his life, and shows us his favor and will for our salvation. Our response to the grace of God's initiative is itself a grace or gift from God by which we can imitate Christ in our daily lives.
(From USCCB Website)

Baptism
For a Child: Parents are required to attend a baptismal class. Baptisms are Sundays at noon or during Mass. Contact parish office to make arrangements.
For an Adult: Contact parish office for information about the RCIA program.

First Reconciliation
For a Child: Recipients complete a program of instruction through school, PSR, or homeschool.
For an Adult: Recipients complete a program of RCIA instruction. Contact parish office.

First Communion
For a Child: Recipients complete a program of instruction through school, PSR, or homeschool. 
For an Adult: Recipients complete a program of RCIA instruction. Contact parish office.

Confirmation
For a Child: Recipients complete a program of instruction through school, PSR, or homeschool.
For an Adult: Recipients go through RCIA or special adult classes. Contact parish office.

Marriage
Arrangements are to be made 6 months prior to the marriage. A PreCana
conference and a Natural Family Planning information session are required.
Contact parish office.

Priesthood/Diaconate/Vowed Religious Life
Some of our brothers and sisters are called to dedicated service within the faith community. If you are interested, contact Father Jay at the parish office.

Anointing/Visitation of the Sick
We are concerned and want to be advised when someone is homebound, ill at home, or in the hospital. Call the parish office to have this person placed on our visitation or 1st Friday call lists.

Funerals
All church arrangements are to be made prior to being published in newspapers. Please call the parish office for assistance.