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Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Chrisitan initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. The reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace (CCC 1285).
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Baptism
The Church and the parents would deny a child the priceless grace of becoming a child of God were they not to confer Baptism shortly after birth.
CCC 1250Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualisianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorportated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word" (CCC 1213). By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, Jesus established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God. In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.
Baptism is God’s most beautiful and magnificient gift,... We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immorality, bath of rebirth, seal, and most precious gift. It is called gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of theri won; grace since it is given even to the guilty, Baptism because sin is buried in the water; anointing for it is priestly and royal as are those who are anointed; enlightenment because it radiates light; clothing since it veils our shame; bath because it washes; and seal as it is our guard and the sign of God' Lordship!
ST. GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS
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Parents wishing to have their child(ren) baptized please call the church office to schedule an appointment with Father Sengole.
It is mandatory that parents and godparents attend preparation
sessions to get ready for this beautiful sacrament.
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Eucharist
Th
e holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. The Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith: "Our way of thinking is attuned to the Eucharist, and the Eucharist in turn confirms our way of thinking."
CCC 1322-1327The parish celebration for First Holy Communion is celebrated the Sunday after Easter and is a two-year program. Traditionally 1st grade is Pre-Communion and 2nd grade is First Communion. We understand some children are beyond 2nd grade, and have not made their First Communion. If this is the case with your child, please contact the Catholic office at 765-962-3902 Ext. 10.
The Eucharistic presence of Christ begins at the moment of the consecration and endures as long as the Eucharistic species subsist. Chrsit is present whole and entire in each of the species and whole and entire in each of theri parts, in such a way that the breaking of the bread does not divide Christ
CCC 1377
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Confirmation
It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as one
granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost.
...Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:
it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation
which makes us cry, "Abba Father".
It unites us more firmly to Christ;
It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;
It renders our bond with the Church more perfect; and
It gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit
to spread and defend the faith by word and action
as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldy,
and never to be ashamed of the Cross.
CCC 1302-1303
For any questions about our Confirmation program, please contact the parish Catholic Office
Confirmation Information
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