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Sacrament of Baptism
“Go and make
disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19
Arrangements to
have a child baptized should be made by calling the Rectory Office, (386)
445-2246. Ideally this should be done prior to the birth of the child.
Preparation classes, usually conducted on the second Monday evening of the
month, are required for all parents.
Baptism of infants
and children is administered on the first and third Sundays of each month
following the noon Mass. Baptism for children of catechetical age (7 and
older) participate in an extended Catechumenate process. |
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Sacrament of Confirmation
“But you shall
receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be my
witness in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and even to the end of the
earth.” Acts 1:8
The bishop
administers the Sacrament of Confirmation each year to youth in the ninth
grade and higher who have completed the preparation process. Normally,
candidates will have completed eight years of religious education before
entering the final preparation for confirmation. The sacrament coordinator
should be consulted for special situations. |
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confession/Penance)
Jesus came and
stood before them… then he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy
Spirit, if you forgive men’s sins, they are forgiven them, if you hold them
bound, they are held bound.”
John 20:22,23
Confessions are
heard every Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 3:45
pm. Parish penance services are
held during Advent and Lent as an opportunity to celebrate the sacrament in
a communal setting. Individual confessions, when needed, can be arranged by
calling the Rectory Office.
Information
concerning first reconciliation/penance for children can be found under the
Ministries tab by clicking on the Sacrament Prep button under Catechetical
Ministries. |
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Sacrament of Eucharist
“While they were
eating, Jesus took a piece of bread, said a prayer of thanks, broke it, and
gave it to his disciples. ‘Take and eat it,’ he said; ‘This is my body.’
Then he took a cup, gave thanks to God, and gave it to them, and said,
‘Drink it, all of you, this is my blood, which seals God’s covenant, my
blood poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will
never again drink this wine until the day I drink the new wine with you in
my Father’s kingdom.’”
Matthew 26:26-28
In addition to
receiving communion during liturgies, communion is available for the
respite/homebound by contacting Sr. Ann Berendes, (386) 445-2246.
Information
concerning first communion for children can be found under the Ministries
tab by clicking on the Sacrament Prep button under Catechetical Ministries. |
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Sacrament of Matrimony
“A man shall leave
his father and mother and cling to his wife and the two shall become as
one.” Genesis 2:24
According to the
policy of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida, a couple planning to be
married should make arrangements with the church at least eight (8) months
in advance. They should check on available dates for the church before
making any firm commitments of other arrangements for the wedding.
Couples are
required to meet periodically with the priest or the deacon they have chosen
to officiate at their wedding. They are also required to attend a Pre-Cana
Conference or an Engaged Encounter weekend. The couples will also work with
the priest or deacon and the parish music minister in planning the ceremony.
Any questions
concerning the church’s rules and regulations on marriage should be directed
only to a priest or deacon of the parish so as to avoid any confusion or
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Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
“Is there anyone
sick among you? Let him call for the presbyters of the church, and let
them pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. This
prayer made in faith, will save the sick person, the Lord will restore his
health, and if he has committed any sins, they will be forgiven.”
James 5:14,15
The Sacrament of
Anointing should be given to the seriously ill, i.e.: a person in danger
of death from sickness or old age; any sick person even though no illness
has been diagnosed; prior to surgery; elderly people even though no
illness has been diagnosed; sick children if they have sufficient use of
reason to benefit from the strength and consolation of the sacrament.
The Sacrament of
Anointing is NOT the Last Rites! Call the
Rectory Office, (386) 445-2246, to request a priest to administer this
sacrament.
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