Sacraments

UPDATE: Some of the links in the following article are broken. They will be repaired soon.

Read a good introductory explanation of the Sacraments in an article at beginningcatholic.com.


Mass Times

  • Saturday – 4 pm
  • Sunday – 8:30 am and 10:30 am
  • Tuesdays/Thursdays – 5:30 pm
  • Wednesdays/Fridays – 12:10 pm
  • Mondays – No Mass

The Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation

Regular Confessions –

  • Saturdays – 3:00-3:55 pm
  • Sundays – 8:00-8:25 am; & 9:45-10:25 am
  • Tues./Thurs. – 5:00-5:25 pm
  • Wed/Fri. – 11:30 am-12:056 pm
  • For an Examination of Conscience, click here.
  • For a Bible-based, scriptural explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, visit Scripture Catholic ; or read this article at Catholic.com.
  • For an explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, click here.

The Sacrament of Baptism

  • Download the Baptismal Information Form by clicking here. Complete the form and return it to the Family Life Center.
  • Parents should call the Church Office (337.363.5167) early in the pregnancy to register for the Baptism Class and godparents.
    • For a Bible-based, scriptural explanation of the Sacrament of Baptism, visit Scripture Catholic; or visit Catholic.com to read this article or this article, or this article (about infant baptisms).
    • For an explanation of the Sacrament of Baptism from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, click here.

The Sacrament of Marriage

  • Couples should contact the pastor or deacon at least six months prior to the anticipated wedding date.
    • For an explanation of what the Sacrament of Marriage is, read this article from Catholic.com; or this article about the permanency of marriage.
    • For an explanation of the Sacrament of Matrimony from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, click here. 

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

  • Please call the Church Office (337.363.5167) if someone is seriously ill.
    • For a Bible-based, scriptural explanation of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, visit Scripture Catholic; or read this article from FishEaters.com.
    • For an explanation of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, click here.     

The Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation

  • Normally, preparation for the reception of First Communion and Confirmation are made through the CCD (religious education) program or through the Sacred Heart School Theology curriculum.
    • Homeschool families need to contact the Family Life Center to discuss preparation for the Sacraments.  Please download and complete the appropriate registration form from the CCD page.
    • For information on 2014 First Communion and Confirmation, see the CCD page.

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