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.

The Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation

• Confession at the following times:
  • Saturdays, from 2:30 – 3:45 pm
  • Sundays, from 7:30 – 8:15 am; and 9:45 – 10:15 am
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:30 – 5:15 pm
  • Wednesdays and Fridays, from 11:30 am – 12 noon
  • Also, by appointment
• 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 following dates have been announced for the OLQAS baptismal seminar:
  • Sunday, Nov. 2, at 3:30 pm in the Sacred Heart Meeting Room
  • Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 pm at the Family Life Center
  • Parents and Godparents must attend the seminar.  

  • Please call our OLQAS office (363.5167) early on in the pregnancy to register for the parents’/godparents’ class. 

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.