The Sacraments
The seven sacraments are sacred signs instituted by Christ and entrusted to His Church. Through them God gives us His grace in visible, tangible ways. These we believe are encounters with the living Christ, who strengthens, heals, nourishes, forgives, and sends us forth as His disciples. Rooted in Sacred Scripture and celebrated in the life of the Church, each sacrament reveals God’s faithful love and draws us into deeper communion with Jesus Christ. Explore each sacrament below to learn its meaning, purpose, and biblical foundation.
Baptism
The Beginning of New Life
Baptism is the foundation of the Christian life. Through water and the Holy Spirit, we are freed from original sin, become children of God, are united to Christ, and are welcomed into His Church. This is the first step into a lifelong journey of faith.
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Baptizing your child? Call our office for more information on requirements and dates.
Confirmation
Strengthened by the Holy Spirit
In Confirmation, the Holy Spirit strengthens the grace first received in Baptism. Through the anointing with sacred chrism and the laying on of hands, we are sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and empowered to live and witness to our Catholic faith with courage.
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Confirmation for children takes place after they have completed two years of Religious Education. Visit our religious ed. page for registration information!
Eucharist
The Source and Summit of the Christian Life
In the Eucharist, Jesus gives us His true Body and Blood under the appearances of bread and wine. Holy Communion unites us more deeply with Christ and His Church, it nourishes our souls, and strengthens us to live as His disciples.
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Reconciliation (Confession)
Encountering God's Mercy and Forgiveness
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Christ forgives our sins through the ministry of the priest. Through sincere repentance, confession, absolution, and penance, we are reconciled with God and the Church, experiencing the healing power of His mercy.
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Confessions times are Mondays are 730PM after mass; Saturdays at 4PM and can also be made by appointment.
Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick brings Christ's strength, peace, and healing to those who are seriously ill, facing surgery, or weakened by old age. Through the prayers of the Church and anointing with holy oil, Christ offers comfort, forgiveness, and the grace to endure suffering with hope.
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Holy Orders
Through Holy Orders, and the long-standing tradition of Imposition of hands, men are ordained as bishops, priests, or deacons to serve the People of God. Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, they preach the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and shepherd the Church as extensions of his Apostles. Priests acting 'in persona christi', in the person of Christ, to all the faithful.
Matrimony
In the Sacrament of Matrimony, a man and a woman enter into a lifelong covenant of faithful love, reflecting Christ's love for His Church. Their marriage is strengthened by God's grace and witnessed by the faithful so they may grow in holiness together and faithfully welcome and raise children in the Catholic faith.
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