Sacramental Information

The celebration of the sacraments is a visible sign of the public ministry of the Church. The sacraments, by their very nature, are signs of grace. It is the entire community that celebrates, and joins with the faithful around the world as the life of the Church is celebrated.

Baptism: Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated each month alternating between weekend Masses and outside of Mass at 12:30 PM on a baptismal Sunday. A preparation session is required. Call Ed Emmenegger for information.

*(at Sunday Eucharist –* *choose: 5:00 PM on Sat.,* *9:00 or 11:00 AM on Sunday)*	*(at 12:30 pm Sunday outside of Mass)*
	September 19
October 16 and 17 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time	November 14
	December 12
January 8 and 9 - The Baptism of the Lord
February 12 and 13 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time	March 20
April 24 - Easter	May 15
June 25 and 26 - The Body and Blood of Christ	July 17

Preparation Dates

(at 7:00 pm - upstairs in the parish center)

Thursday, October 14

Tuesday, December 14

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Tuesday, March 22

Thursday, April 28

Tuesday, June 14

Baptism at Blessed Sacrament,

April, 2009

Please contact Ed Emmenegger, Pastoral Associate, at 238-3471 x119, or ed@blsacrament.org for further information.

Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist for Adults: Adults who wish entry into the Church do so through the RCIA. The letters stand for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The process extends through the year, and culminates at the Easter Vigil. Whenever a person would like to inquire, call Ed Emmenegger, Pastoral Associate.

First Communion: Children in the school and in the Christian Formation program are prepared for the celebration of First Eucharist in the second grade. Click here for additional information or call Mary Jo Vitale for more information.

First Reconciliation: Children in the school and in the Christian Formation program are prepared for the celebration of First Reconciliation in second grade. Click here for additional information or call Mary Jo Vitale for more information.

Confirmation: The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation occurs during the Junior/Senior year of high school. A series of preparatory classes and other projects are required to be confirmed. Call Melanie Ahern for more information.

Marriage: Ordinarily reserved for members of the parish, or children of members. Please contact the parish office at least six months prior to your wedding.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office for a priest to administer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. The sacrament is also periodically celebrated communally.

Reconciliation: Scheduled every Saturday immediately after the 8:30 AM Mass until the last confession is heard. Priests are available at other times by appointment. Communal penance services are also periodically celebrated.

Celebrations of the Sacrament of Baptism