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Sacrament Policy


Sacramental preparation for children is a two year process for First Eucharist and also for Confirmation.   If your child attends a Catholic School, he/she must also participate in our parish religious education program (Grades 2 through 8) in order to properly prepare for the reception of these sacraments.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Penance is a sacrament in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is granted through the priest's absolution to those who with true sorrow confess their sins and promise to satisfy for the same.

Saturdays 3:00pm to 3:45pm
1st Friday of the month at 6:30am
Also by appointment
Confessional in Foyer

Sacrament of Baptism

The Rite of Baptism is celebrated on Sundays at 12 noon.  Please arrange for the obligatory preparation session by calling the parish office.  Parents must be registered parishioners in good standing.   To act as a godparent, the sponsor must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.  If sponsors are from other parishes, they are to obtain a letter from their parish indicating that they are practicing Catholics and are in good standing with the Church.  Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

Please click here for Baptismal Application form (PDF format)

Sacrament of Matrimony

Marriage is a sacred sacrament -- it is a covenant between a woman and a man committing themselves to live with one another in a bond of married love whose charter was established by God.

Your wedding liturgy is a very special event. probably the most important one in your life, therefore, the following guidelines were carefully planned to help make your wedding a smoother affair and one rich in expression.

Specific times are set for the celebration of marriage during the year.  To allow ample time for preparation, please contact the parish office at least one year before the intended wedding date.

Please click here for guidelines and Marriage Application (PDF format)
 

Pastoral Care Of Our Sick

Please call the parish office to make arrangements to have the Sacrament of the Sick celebrated for your loved ones or those shut-ins in your homes.  Priests of the parish regularly visit Muhlenberg and Overlook Hospitals.  We will be happy to visit parishioners in other area hospitals when requested by a family member.  Please call the parish office to make arrangements to have the Holy Eucharist brought to your home for your elderly or your shut-ins.

Emergency sick calls can be arranged at any time by calling the parish office.

 
 

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