Baptism is the Sacrament by which the Christian begins their life in Christ. We as Catholics believe in infant baptism and therefore have an obligation to plan properly for the baptism of the children God has entrusted to us. If you are expecting please contact the parish office for details on baptismal classes as well as Godparents and dates for the baptism.

The Eucharistic celebration of our faith is by far the most important moment in each of our lives. The Church calls it the “source and summit” of our daily lives. On the night Jesus was with His friends in the upper room He celebrated with them the Last Supper and during the supper took bread and spoke the words “this is my body” likewise He took the cup and said “this is my blood”. As Catholics we believe in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistic species. In our reception of this Sacrament we proclaim our communion with one another, with the Holy Catholic Church under the leadership of the Pope in  Rome  and with our Lord Jesus Christ. If you are interested in learning more or if your child is at the age of preparation to receive the Eucharist please contact the parish office for details.

As Catholics we believe in infant baptism. As we grow older we reach an age where it is time for us, as individual members of the community to freely express our desire to serve Jesus Christ and to proclaim the Mysteries of His life, death and resurrection. The way we do this is by receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Sacrament of Confirmation is a completion of those promises made for us on the day of our baptism and a sealing with the Holy Spirit. In this sacrament the individual is received fully into the community and is given the graces to live according to their state in life. If you are over 13 years of age and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact the parish office for details. If your child is reaching their 13^th birthday please contact the religious education office for details.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is commonly referred to as Confession or sometimes even penance. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation the penitent is brought humbly before God to acknowledge his failings and shortcomings and asks for the mercy that God bestows to us all. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available by appointment or on Thursdays during Holy Hour at 5:00pm. If your child is at the age to prepare for First Reconciliation we ask that you contact the parish office for details.  

Anointing of the Sick is sometimes also called last rights. Though many are not aware they need not be at deaths door to receive this Sacrament. If you are having surgery or having difficult situations in your life from pain or even sometimes major stress related issues contact your parish or priest for Anointing of the Sick. Explain what is going on and allow them to be the one to decided if you are in need of this Sacrament of Healing. The Graces are there if we simply ask for them.

THREE TO MARRY, THE COUPLE AND GOD

"So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Matthew 19:6
Church law directs that Catholics receive marriage preparation and be married in the Church. Please contact the office at least four months prior to the wedding. Advent and Lent are Penitential Seasons; weddings are discouraged during these seasons.

Holy Orders are when a man becomes a priest or deacon in the Church. These men are entrusted with the care of the workings of the Church both spiritually and administratively. Holy Orders, once received can never be removed as they change the individual’s soul forever, such as Baptism and Confirmation. The Sacrament of Holy Orders is a special call by God to work in the vineyard helping to provide the family of God with their much needed guidance. If you feel you are called to answer God’s call in your life by joining the priesthood or becoming a deacon please call the parish office and ask to speak to the pastor about your call.