Sacraments

Sacramental Celebration

sacraments

If you have a child to be baptized, or questions contact Deacon Dick Bowles at the parish office (719) 219-2705

What is a sacrament?

Vows; pledges - baptism is primordial vow while other sacraments re-echo and deepen the batismal vow to God through community.

Processes - Through evangelization, catechesis, liturgy, and service we are always preparing to live the meaning of the sacraments and a sacramental life.

Signs - Mediating God's presence and grace; people becoming prophetic signs for others.

Ritual Moments

Ways of Life

Baptism

- Relationship with the Trinity - Belonging to community

- Begin journey of life, death, and resurrection

Eucharist

-Give Thanks - Experience the Real Presence of the Risen Lord

- Be sent forth to bring the "Good News" to others

Reconciliation

-Moral inventory Repentance - Penance - Ongoing conversation

Confimation

- Pentecost: gifted with the Spirit - Embracing Christ's mission

- Completes the work of Baptism

Anointing of the Sick

- Comfort of the community and God's presence

-Experience God's healing power

Marriage

- Fidelity - Indissoluble covenant - Mirrors God's covenant with us

- The Foundation of Family Life

Holy Orders

- Christ present in the offical ministry of the ordained- Servant leadership

- Source of Community in the Church

The Baptismal Ceremony

What is involved in the baptism ceremony?

There is a basic outline to the rite of baptism. The Priest or Deacon will assist parents and families participating in baptism at 9:00 am Sunday between masses.

Opening questions to parents

Opening questions to Godparents

Signing with the Cross

Liturgy of the Word/homily

Blessing of the Font

Renewal of Baptismal Promise

Baptisms - pouring of the water

Blessing with Chrism

Sharing of Light

Placing of Baptismal Garment

Signing of the Senses (optional)

What You Should Know About The Baptism Ceremony

Baptism Ceremony is held at 9:00 am between the Sunday masses. Baptisms can be schedule during mass .

Priest and Deacon presiders rotate each Sunday.

Dick Bowles is the Baptismal Ministry Contact person. He will be in contact with you the week before your baptismal date to get information for the baptismal certificate. You will need the correct spelling of the parents, godparents and godchild’s name, date and place of birth. For more information call Deacon Dick Bowles at 719-219-2705

First Penance and First Holy Communion

We are grateful to our parents who give their time to prepare their children in the circle of their family love. Our schools second grade teacher and the catechists work with our second-graders in our Religious Education Program on Sundays support their efforts. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers this year. For more information Call Deacon Dick Bowles at 719-219-2705