Sacrament Information
BAPTISM
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
~ matthew 28:19-20
In the Catholic Church, infants are baptized to welcome them into the Catholic faith and to free them from the original sin they were born with.
Having your child baptized soon after birth is always the best choice.
Parents will need to attend Baptismal Preparation classes before the baby can be baptized.
To make arrangements, please contact the parish office at 608-339-3485
HOLY EUCHARIST
“Jesus said to them, I am the Bread of Life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.”
~ John 6:35
Holy Communion is the third of the seven sacraments received. It occurs only after receiving Baptism, and once the person has reached the age of reason (usually, around the second grade).
Jesus comes to us in a unique way in the Eucharist. When He comes, we receive Him into our body and our soul.
The boy or girl preparing for this sacrament is going to be profoundly united with Jesus in a way that they never have before!
Our souls become the bride of Christ. That is why girls wear white dresses and boys wear suits.
If you would like to make preparations to receive Holy Communion, please contact Theresa David.
tddavid@maqs.net , 608-339-0645 or 608-547-2852
CONFIRMATION
“Remember, then, that you received a spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear. Keep safe what you received. God the Father sealed you, Christ the Lord strengthened you and sent the Spirit into your hearts as the pledge of what is to come.”
~ St. Ambrose
Confirmation, like Baptism, is a free, unmerited gift of God’s grace, and thus is open to all baptized Christians.
Normally students who are in the 9th & 10th grades and have taken classes are prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
MARRIAGE
“What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder.”
“A woman is bound as long as her husband is alive, but if her husband dies, she is free.”
~ I Corinthians 7:39
Matrimony is the sacrament by which a baptized man and a baptized woman bind themselves for life in a lawful marriage and receive the grace to discharge duties.
Marriage preparation should begin 6 months before the couple are to be married. The initial meeting will be to fill out paperwork and for you to provide a copy of your baptismal records for both of you.
Contact the parish secretary or Fr. Francis to setup your first meeting in preparation for your Marriage.