Sacraments

Infants

In the same way, we welcome a new baby into our families at birth, we welcome them into their family of faith, the Church, with a new birth in water and the Holy Spirit. We remember that God himself came as a baby to save us — he was helpless, vulnerable, and dependent on the […]

Children

The Office of Catechesis is responsible for parish-based religious education programs. Through the Catechesis program, we help students prepare for sacraments such as Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. The office is also responsible to train, assist, and support volunteer catechists. “The time has come for young people, to commit themselves and learn how […]

Adults

Jesus welcomes us at every age and stage of our lives, and so Holy Mother Chuch welcomes you too. Adults are encouraged to live the fullness of the Catholic faith by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Join us in our […]

RCIA

RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process the Catholic Church uses to help non-Catholics learn more about the Church and, if they desire it, actually become Catholic. It also benefits baptized Catholics who have not yet received the Sacraments of Initiation, Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Each week we will examine the […]