Call the parish office to arrange for Baptism. A baptismal request (at upper left) form must be completed.Those over the age of seven must first undergo instruction. One or two godparents are to be chosen, and they must have reached their 16th birthday, have been confirmed and be practicing Catholics. This means at a minimum; faithful attendance at Sunday Mass, frequent reception of Confession and a life lived in conformity with the principles of the Catholic Faith. Those married must have been so with the bishop’s permission. Godparents must provide a letter from their pastor certifying that they are suitable. Finally, the parents are to partake in a short talk on Baptism at the parish.

Click here for the Baptism Request Form

Those seeking Confirmation must partake in a course of instruction, and they must choose a sponsor. The sponsor must have reached his/her 16th birthday, have been confirmed and be a practicing Catholic. This means at a minimum; faithful attendance at Sunday Mass, frequent reception of Confession and a life lived in conformity with the principles of the Catholic Faith. Those married must have been so with the bishop’s permission. A sponsor must provide a letter from their pastor certifying that they are suitable. Please contact the office for more information.

Click here for the Sponsor Request Form

Reception of Holy Communion is reserved to practicing Catholics in good standing, since such an act implies belief in this doctrine and full communion with the Catholic Church (i.e., with the Pope).

Catholics are permitted to receive Holy Communion only if they:

• Are in the state of grace: i.e., if since their last Confession they have committed no act regarded by the Church as being mortally sinful (such as skipping Sunday Mass).
  

• Are properly disposed by having prepared themselves carefully in prayer;
  

• And have observed the Eucharistic fast of at least one hour prior to reception of Holy Communion.

The hours for confession are posted in the weekly bulletin (see the link to the bulletin on this website). One can also make a private appointment. The penitent must first make an examination of conscience and be truly sorry for one’s sins, together with having a firm purpose of amendment. However, those who are uncertain may still approach the priest for spiritual guidance.

Please contact the office to arrange for Anointing. The person should normally be prepared to go to Confession as well. There is an emergency phone number on our voicemail when someone is in danger of death. If you find yourself or your loved one in a hospital and in need of a priest, it is advisable to tell the nurse’s station immediately, as most hospitals have the on-call number for the nearest priest who serves them. It is important not to wait until the last moment to call a priest for someone who is in danger of death.

Couples interested in marrying must contact their parish priest as soon as they can so as to arrange things most expeditiously. The priest will guide you through the steps, which include several meetings with him and up to two off-campus days of instruction. The Bishop has set a six-month waiting period for marriages, so it is best not to rent a facility until the first meeting with the priest. Couples must not be cohabiting and living intimately prior to marriage as this is a gravely sinful arrangement which causes scandal. If one of the parties has been married (either in Church or civilly) and divorced the question becomes more complicated, and so it is important to talk to the priest who will help you understand your situation vis-à-vis the Church and perhaps find a resolution.

Men interested in the diaconate or priesthood are invited to call one of the parish priests for counsel. By extension, any man or woman interested in the consecrated religious life is invited to speak to a priest as well. He will be able to direct you to the appropriate people for further discernment.