“Sacraments are ‘powers that comes forth’ from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are ‘the masterworks of God’ in the new and everlasting covenant.”
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1116
Sacraments are outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ for our sanctification.
The seven sacraments can be drawn together in three categories:
For adults, Sacraments of Initiation are to be celebrated at the same time of the Easter Vigil. The preparation and celebration of these sacraments is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
| Infant Baptism |
| Celebrated in English on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00AM Celebrated in Spanish on Sunday's at the 1:00PM mass. NOTE Parents are required to attend a Preparation Class: English held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00PM Spanish held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM |
| Children's First Penance (Reconciliation) and First Eucharist (First Communion) |
| After your child has completed one year of faith formation in the first grade (or later), he or she is eligible to enter the Sacrament program, and prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Families wishing their child to receive these sacraments will attend regular classes, plus extra workshops to prepare specifically for the sacraments. |
| Catequesis en español |
| Este programa es para niños de 6 a 13 años que ya han sido bautizados y que quieren prepararse para recibir a Jesús en la Santa Eucaristía por primera vez (Primera Comunión). |
| Adult Baptism, First Eucharist & Confirmation (RCIA) |
| The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a preparatory program for adults entering the church. |
| Confirmation (High School) |
| Our summer Confirmation program is open to incoming Juniors and Seniors who have completed all *pre-requisites. (*see Grow-In-Faith) |
| Marriage |
| Wedding arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance at the parish office. |
| Funerals |
| Funerals are scheduled in conjunction with The Family, Funeral Chapel, and the Church calendar. |