Sacraments of Healing
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Reconciliation Preparation
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Vocation and Commitment
Marriage Preparation Programs
Sacrament of Marriage
Annulments
Sacrament of Holy Orders
Sacrament of Baptism
Infant Baptism has been the practice of the Catholic Church for many centuries. Through the sacrament one receives the risen life of Christ, becomes a member of the Church, and is encouraged to follow Christ throughout life and original sin is erased. Top
Baptismal Preparation
Parish catechesis for Baptism is directed primarily to parents of infants who are to be baptized. In offering catechesis to parents, the Church shows its love for and eagerness to support them as well as their children (National Catechetical Directory of Catholic Bishops, 1977.) The Holy Angels baptismal program is an opportune moment for parents to grow in their own faith, to update parents’ knowledge and understanding of the new Rite of Baptism, and to make the celebration of the sacrament more than just a tradition. Classes are held monthly from August through June. Check the bulletin for announcements. Parents need to register for the class. Expectant parents are encouraged to participate in a class prior to their children's births. There are no baptisms celebrated during the Lenten season. An expectant parent blessing is given at mass four times a year. Contact: Sister Annette Grisley 229-5915 Top
Sacrament of Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation ritualizes the abiding presence and action of the Holy Spirit already in the parish community. Confirmation is also a time of further incorporation of the candidate into the Eucharistic parish community in all its aspects. This incorporation helps the candidate to become further immersed in the word, the worship, the service, and the fellowship of the parish community. Top
Confirmation Preparation
Any young person who has not received the sacrament of Confirmation and is in eighth grade or older can participate in our Parish Confirmation Program. This program is a parish based 5 month process that involves the youth, their sponsors and parents. This process is in addition to the youth attending Faith Formation and/or Catholic School. Our parent/youth meeting is held in early fall and there are three sessions and a retreat experience that follows for our candidates. Each young person will participate with a sponsor and that person will participate in one of our three sessions. Contact: Jeanne Fairbanks 229-5916
The celebration of Confirmation for the 2005-06 year will be on February 5, 2006 at the 12:00 Noon Mass.
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Sacrament of Eucharist
The Church at the Eucharist is a structured community, a community listening to the word of God, a community in continuity with the preaching, ministry, death, and resurrection of its Lord, a community looking forward to the coming of the Kingdom, a community conscious of its sinfulness and repentant of its sins, a community convinced of the power of God’s grace, a community ready to serve others, i.e., to carry out “the breaking of the bread” beyond the Church, and a community here and now open to the presence of the Lord and Spirit. Top
Eucharistic Preparation
The reception of First Eucharist is open to all baptized students in the second grade and older. Children attend Faith Formation classes in the parish or school for one year prior to beginning preparation for First Communion. First Eucharist will be held the weekends of April 29/30 and May 6/7. Registration is available through the Faith Formation Office and School Office. Top
Counseling Members of the Pastoral Staff are available to offer pastoral counseling and referral opportunities through personal appointment. Please call the parish office for an appointment. Top
Reconciliation Preparation
Parish children are prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation beginning in second grade and continuing through the higher grades. A special opportunity is available to study and receive the sacrament in fourth grade. Top
Marriage Preparation Programs
The Pre-Cana Workshop is a one day workshop for those entering their first marriage. Key issues vital to the success of a marriage are discussed. Love Reborn is a workshop for couples entering a second marriage with its special issues and concerns. Both workshops focus on such issues as communication, spirituality, sexuality, finance and more. You are encouraged to attend a program several months before your wedding and register two months prior to the workshop you plan to attend. Brochures are obtained at the initial meeting of marriage preparation. Top
Sacrament of Marriage
The Sacrament of Matrimony is the marriage covenant bond between baptized persons, which was raised by Christ to the dignity of a sacrament. Marriage is symbolized in and modeled on the love of Christ for the Church, His bride. Marriage is regulated by divine law, church law, and civil law. Holy Angels’ guidelines for the preparation of all marriages in our church are based on the liturgical documents of the Conference of Bishops, diocesan directives, and deliberations of the Pastoral Staff and Worship Commission. Parishioners (those members registered one year prior to reservation) – fee - $300; an additional fee of $150 is paid to the Music Minister. Non-parishioners – fee - $600; an additional fee of $150 is paid to the Music Minister. No reservations are taken less than six months before the wedding date. Non-parishioners will make arrangements to provide their own priest. Also, written permission from your home parish must be obtained. Preparations require at least six months notice of their intention to marry; ordinarily twelve months notice, is appropriate. Weddings are scheduled Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., or 2:30 p.m. Copies of the marriage guidelines are available in the parish office. Contact: Karen Doran 229-5912 Top
Annulments
The Catholic Church does not grant divorces, only annulments. An annulment is an official declaration that a canonically valid marriage never existed between two parties. An annulment does not say that a relationship, even a loving relationship, never existed, or that a marriage never existed, or that the children born of the canonically invalid marriage are illegitimate. Through an annulment, the Church is committed to a caring and compassionate ministry toward people who are in need. More information is available by calling the parish office for a personal appointment. Contact: Fr. Dan Meyer 229-5914 Top
Sacrament of Holy Orders
Holy Orders is the Sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ, through which spiritual power is given together with the grace to exercise properly the respective office. The sacrament gives a permanent character, meaning that it cannot be repeated, and that it ordains one for all eternity. The Sacrament of Holy Orders as seen in scripture and the tradition of the Church is specific in that the laying on of hands is used, not only to give the Holy Spirit, but also to confer authority and spiritual powers. Men are ordained in our Church as deacons, priests and bishops. The threefold role of the ordained to teach, to minister, and to govern, is also a part of the distinctive effect of the Sacrament. Men interested in the Sacrament of Priesthood may contact a member of the Pastoral Staff for guidance and more information.
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