SACRAMENTS
Baptism
Baptism
The first of the seven sacraments, and the “door” which gives access to the other sacraments. Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our justification. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist constitute the “Sacraments of Initiation” by which a believer receives the remission of original and personal sin, begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ.
Matrimony
Matrimony
“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.” Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1601
Holy Orders
Holy Orders
Holy Orders is the Sacrament of Apostolic Ministry by which the mission entrusted by Christ to His Apostles continues to be exercised in the Church through the laying on of hands. This sacrament has three distinct degrees or “orders:” deacon, priest and bishop. All three confer a permanent, sacramental character. (CCC 1536)
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick
“Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint [him] with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.” – James 5:14-15
Catholic Burial & Funeral Planning
Catholic Burial & Funeral Planning
We extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one.
As believers in Jesus Christ, we turn to the Lord and rely upon Him and
His words of comfort and support, proclaimed in his Sermon on the Mount.
As you prepare to lay your loved one to rest, we offer to you and your family our assistance as well as our
prayers – prayers of consolation, of support, and of hope.
Obtain Sacramental Records
Obtain Sacramental Records
Parishes maintain five types of sacramental records: Baptismal, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, and Death records.
The church of Baptism is responsible for maintaining the official sacramental history of each Baptized person.
To obtain an updated Baptism certificate, or any other official Sacramental Record, contact the church where you were Baptized