Sacramental Policies
Baptism - Couples expecting the birth of their first child should contact your local parish office at least 3 months prior to the due date so that they can participate in a baptism class. Baptisms are celebrated during the regular parish Mass or at another time arrange with the Pastor.Matrimony - Engaged couples should contact the Pastor before setting a date to reserve the church and to determine freedom to marry. Marriage preparation sessions with the priest take at least 6 months.
Confessions - Scheduled confessions are 20 minutes before Mass. Communal penance services are celebrated in Advent and Lent. Other times are available by appointment.
Anointing of the Sick - Communal celebrations are conducted once a year. Those living in area nursing homes are anointed twice each year. If you are planning to have surgery or feel weak due to age or a progressive illness, contact the Pastor to celebrate this sacrament. Also call your parish office if you are hospitalized. The appropriate sacrament for those who are dying is Viaticum, that is, the Eucharist. Don’t hesitate to contact the Pastor or your local parish office at any time when a critical situation emerges.
Confirmation - Catechesis and the celebration of the sacrament take place on a parish level. Formation is a one year process. The sacrament is celebrated in a cluster Mass rotating each year in each parish with those in their junior year of high school or older after receiving proper formation.
Annulments - A Decree Of Invalidity is a decree by a Tribunal which states that the marriage in question, because of some defect, was never actually a marriage as understood by Catholic Church law. Please double click here to download the brochure about annulments.