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Sacraments of Initiation in the Church:


Baptism

Parents of infants/young children aged 0-6, can pick up a Baptism Preparation Package on the church bulletin board or by downloading this baptism_preparation_package-25.pdf file.

​Parents and Godparents will need to attend a Baptism Preparation class at the church before a date can be scheduled. The class times are listed in the parish calendar found here on the website.

For those seeking baptism that are 7 years or older, please call the parish office for more information.


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1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion

Children aged 8+ (grade 3 and up) can register for preparation for the sacraments of 1st Reconciliation (Confession) and 1st Holy Communion.  Proof of Baptism in the Catholic Church is required at the time of registration. 
                                                                                                                                                           

Please check this site often or possible changes and updates
CONFIRMATION INFORMATION:
  1. Students attending ESPHS will have the opportunity to complete the preparation course required to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during “Flex Block”  
  2. Students who are not attending ESPHS but want to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation will meet separately at the church to complete the preparation program.  Dates and times to be determined.  Those interested in joining this group must contact Eileen Ouillette and submit a registration form​. 
 
For further information please contact Tony Florio or Eileen Ouillette in the Parish Office  
                                                               
[email protected]                    [email protected]

Youth aged 13+ (grade 8 and up) can register for the sacrament of Confirmation.  Proof of Baptism, 1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion are required at registration.  

Marriage
Couples planning to be married must contact the parish at least one year in advance.  The first step before booking the date, church or reception site is to speak to the parish priest (initial interview).  Marriage preparation is required of all couples planning to be married in the Church.  Contact the Parish Office to set up an initial interview.

Marriage Preparation Course:
This course runs over two consecutive Saturdays

Dates for Marriage Preparation for 2025 are available. Please call the parish office for more information.

Reconciliation
The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered a half hour before each Mass or by making an appointment with a priest.  
Everyone is encouraged to go to confession at least once a year (the Church requires it).

​Check out the videos below for more information on Reconciliation:
'Confession - A "How To" For Those Who Forget' video
                           by Kate & Mike Catholic Crusade
https://youtu.be/aanWr-ugFS8

'How Do I Go to Confession' video by Outside da Box
https://youtu.be/Ib8pzvnnL20

'Sacraments 101: Penance (why we confess)' video by Busted Halo
https://youtu.be/Wz5-vu6A58E

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R.C.I.A.
​(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

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