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Sacraments

"The saving words and deeds of Jesus Christ are the foundation of what he would communicate in the Sacraments through the ministers of the Church."

The Seven Sacraments

"Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life:1 they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith. There is thus a certain resemblance between the stages of natural life and the stages of the spiritual life." -Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1210


Go, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Sacraments of Initiation

"The sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist - lay the foundations of every Christian life." - Catechism, 1212

Baptism

In requesting Baptism for infants and young children, it is important for parents to have an overall understanding of the sacrament, its scriptural roots, the Baptism ceremony, and the importance of godparents and parents. Parents must be registered, active members of the parish for a minimum of six months prior to arranging for Baptism.

Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation is traditionally received at or around age 14. Requirements for our Confirmation program include at least two consecutive years of Faith Formation before one can participate in Confirmation preparation. Classes run throughout the school year with Confirmation happening in April or May, as decided by the Diocese.

Holy Eucharist

First Eucharist (Communion) is traditionally received at the end of second grade. Two consecutive years of Faith Formation are required before the reception of First Holy Communion. All candidates in the parish — Faith Formation, Catholic School or Home School — must participate in  sacramental preparation before receiving First Communion.

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.

Sacraments of Healing

"The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, who forgave the sins of the paralytic and restored him to bodily health,3 has willed that his Church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation, even among her own members. This is the purpose of the two sacraments of healing: the sacrament of Penance and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick." - Catechism, 1421

Penance

Through the confession of sins and absolution of the Church, one’s sins are wiped away and the penitent is restored to grace. First Penance is typically celebrated in second grade after one year of sacramental preparation and prior to First Holy Communion. Click here to view the confessions schedule.

Anointing of the Sick

Those who are suffering with a grave physical ailment that places them in danger of death are anointed to strengthen their hearts to endure their suffering and, if it be in God’s will, aide them in overcoming their illness. Please contact Parish Care (336-497-1767) for an ordinary, non-emergency sick visit for yourself or a homebound loved one. In an emergency or life-threatening situation, call the parish office and follow the prompts for the emergency line. Do not wait until the patient is unconscious or deceased.

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife.

Sacraments at the Service of Communion

"…Holy Orders and Matrimony are directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to others that they do so. They confer a particular mission in the Church and serve to build up the People of God." - Catechism, 1535

Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament by which men are given the unique character of leading ritual and engaging in ministerial service to God’s people. There are three degrees of Holy Orders: deacon, priest, and bishop. Men thinking about pursuing the priesthood or diaconate should reach out to their parish priest and discuss their interest. Alternatively, they can also contact the Office of Vocations at the Diocese of Charlotte.

Marriage

Matrimony is the celebration by which a man and woman begin their new life together as husband and wife and create a home together. In order to prepare for their life-long vocation, couples must enter into a preparation process with a priest or deacon at the parish. Couples must call the parish office and make an appointment with the pastor or his delegate at least six months prior to their intended wedding date.

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