SACRAMENTS

 

Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is, celebrated for infants and children on the basis of the faith of their parents and godparents. Arrangements should be made by phone a month and a half in advance of intended date. Parents must be registered in our parish. Godparents must be over the age of 16, confirmed in the Catholic Church and married in the Church. A non-Catholic may act as a Christian witness to the baptism alongside a Catholic Godparent. Blessing for children on their first birthday takes place on the last Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm.

 

R.C.I.A. - Christian initiation for adults - call the Parish Office.

 

Marriage

Couples intending to be married in the Lord should make arrangements with one of the priests ONE year, prior to the intended date of marriage. The same procedure applies to parishioners wishing to be married outside of Canada. Members who plan to be married in other parishes should contact a parish priest to obtain special permission.

 

Anointing of the Sick

In urgent cases please call for a priest at any time. Arrangements for home pastoral visits may be made by calling the parish office.

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Confessions are heard half an hour before each Mass. Other arrangements may be made with one of the priests.