Sacraments
Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.
One instruction meeting is necessary. Contact Parish Office at least one month in advance
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Eucharist
Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in transubstantiation, the real presence of Jesus in the bread and wine which becomes the Body and Blood of our Lord. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation and 1st Holy Communion are offered to children aged 7-8 who have gone through the necessary education and workbooks.
Contact Education committee
Sacraments of Vocation
Marriage
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.
Contact Parish Priest or Deacon at least 6 months before intended date of marriage.
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Holy Orders
In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the Sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.
Sacraments of Healing
Reconciliation
The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, or Confession) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others. Advent and Lent offer Penitential Service when we gather as a parish community to receive the sacrament of forgiveness
Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered anytime upon request. Please contact Pastor.
Anointing of the Sick
The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.
The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church as described by Fr. Raphael Mary of the Catholic Newman Center at the University of Washington.