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Baptism |
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For
Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of
commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults,
Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.
Baptisms are celebrated during or after most of our parish liturgies. We are
happy to accommodate your family schedule.
We offer three, one-hour sessions for parents and sponsors when you are
baptizing your first child. We also offer a simple refresher if you baptized an
older child within the last couple of years. We schedule the sessions as needed.
Please contact Jim Merhaut at 330.743.2308 for more information or to register. |
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Eucharist |
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Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal.
We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive
Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to
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Reconciliation |
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The
Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as the Sacrament of Penance, or
Penance and Reconciliation, or sometimes referred to as Confession) has three
elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's
unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.
Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday at 3:30 pm or by appointment. |
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Pastoral Care of the Sick |
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If a family member is seriously
ill, hospitalized or homebound, please contact the parish office to arrange for
a pastoral visit. Sr Therese Ann , Deacon James Smith and/or Msgr Robert Siffrin
will visit the sick and/or homebound.
From ancient times there is evidence of the anointing of the sick in the
Church’s tradition drawing upon the Book of James (5:14-15). Through the
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, Christ strengthens the faithful who are
afflicted by illness, providing them with the strongest means of support. This
Sacrament, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of
healing, which may be in the form of physical, emotional and/or spiritual
healing
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated when requested.
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Marriage |
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For
Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that
one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement
about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also
God's values.
Arrangements for the Sacrament of Matrimony are to be made at least six months
before the date of the wedding. Please call Msgr Robert Siffrin 330.743.2308 to
make arrangements. Pre-sacramental preparation is required of all couples.
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Confirmation |
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Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a
deepening of baptismal gifts. Like Baptism and Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of
Initiation for Catholics and a Sacrament of faith in God's fidelity to us.
Young women and men of the parish celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation so as
to reaffirm their commitment to Christian living and to more deeply explore
their relationship with Christ .
The Confirmandi (those to be Confirmed) involve themselves in preparation for
the Bishop’s visit to our parish so that they may be in full membership in the
life of the church. Contact Mr. Jim Merhaurt at 330.743.2308
Baptized adult Catholics who have already received First Eucharist are asked to
contact Sister Therese Ann at 330.743.2308 for information. |
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults |
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Christian Initiation of Adults is for anyone who would like to learn more about
the Catholic Faith.
The R.C.I.A. process attempts to meet the individual based on their particular
needs. It is for:
- Adults baptized in another
Christian church, or
- Adults who are not baptized,
or
- Adults who have been baptized
Catholic but never received Confirmation and Eucharist
Come, listen and learn and then
decide if you would like to be received into the Catholic Faith.
Contact Sister Therese Ann at 330.743.2308 for more information |
