Sacraments

The Sacraments are at the heart of our life as Catholics. To celebrate and experience the life giving power of Christ in the Sacraments is fundamental to our spiritual growth. In order that we may do so with deeper appreciation and greater participation it is important that we be prepared to celebrate the Sacraments in a faith-filled manner.

Baptism

Parents who are seeking Baptism for a first child are required to attend Baptism preparation class before we can schedule the Baptism. Also, parents who have not attended a Baptism preparation class either here or at another parish within the last three years are also required to go through the class. There might be other circumstances that would also require that the preparation class be taken before the Baptism is scheduled. Please call Karen in the Parish Office at 491.5017 to register for a class or for more information.

Reconciliation

Confession
Saturday........................................................................................................... 3:30-4:30 pm

First Reconciliation
Preparation for and celebration of First Reconciliation takes place usually in second grade.

First Holy Communion

Preparation for First Holy Communion will begin with the Parent Sessions held in the Parish Hall on Monday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday, February 18 at 9:30 a.m..

Confirmation

All 7th & 8th grade students of Nativity Parish are considered candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation. This two year process is to prepare them to live as fully initiated members of the Catholic Church.

Marriage

Couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony are asked to contact the Parish Office six months prior to the proposed date of marriage. Marriage preparation includes both small group with a married couple and individual sessions with the priest. Contact the Parish Office at 491.5017.

Anointing of the Sick

Throughout his ministry, Jesus would often lay his hands upon those who were sick and healed them. He also sent out the twelve apostles to heal in his name, and they “anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them” (Mark 6:13). The Catholic Church sees the Anointing of the Sick as a Sacrament.

Holy Orders

Those interested in information about the Priesthood and Religious Life please contact the Pastor at 491.5017 or the Vocations Director for the Archdiocese, Fr. Brian Schieber, or call 913-721-1570.