SACRAMENTS
The visible reality of the Sacraments is their form, their expression, and how they are administered and received. The invisible reality is God's grace as he redeems us through the death and Resurrection of his Son.
The Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord are: the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders).
Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can share it with the world.
Catechetical Program
Registration is still ongoing.
If you missed the registration date, please contact the parish office ASAP.
If your child was Baptized outside the three combined Parishes
(St. Edward’s [Kelligrews], St. Thomas of Villanova, Holy Family [Paradise])
we will need a copy of their Birth Certificate.
Registration is $25.00 per child or $40.00 per family.
Children must be a minimum of 6 before the end of December 2023
(no upper age limit).
First year children will do an introduction to our Faith,
Second year will prepare for and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
Third year children will prepare for and receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.
Gatherings will be held approximately every three weeks on Sunday, 1:00 pm, and will last about an hour for children and parent-guardian.
Confirmation
Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at 10:30AM.
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Reconciliation
In Reconciliation, the priest, as the agent of God, forgives sins committed after Baptism, when a penitent sincerely confesses them, and is willing to make redress.
By his death, Jesus Christ redeemed us from sin and especially from the eternal death that is sin's due. God's mercy is infinite and unwearying.
Holy Orders
Could God be calling you to become a priest?
Come and see. A vocation discernment group, led by Fr. James Fleming, meets regularly on the last Sunday of every month at the Basilica.
Single Catholic men, 18 years and older, who are open to considering a call to the priesthood are invited to attend. The group meets at 6:30pm to pray, share a meal, and discuss a topic related to discerning a call to the priesthood.
To register or find out more, please contact Fr. James Fleming at (709) 834-9481 or vocations@rcsj.org.
Marriage
Marriage is in the lifelong espousal of one man and one woman. It is the fusion of minds and hearts as well as bodies into a new and richer unity, that this purpose of God is achieved.
In the words of Jesus:
"What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder"
(Matthew 19:7).
Annulment
For further information, please contact Father Fleming at the Parish Office
Anointing of the Sick
"Is any one among you sick? Let him bring in the presbyters [priests] of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him."
(James 5:14-15)
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Please Contact the Office
To contact Pastoral Care in an emergency situation please speak with the nursing staff at your health care facility. For non-emergent situations please contact the office, or follow the link below.
FAITH RESOURCES
The visible reality of the Sacraments is their form, their expression, and how they are administered and received. The invisible reality is God's grace as he redeems us through the death and Resurrection of his Son.
The Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord are: the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders).
Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can share it with the world.
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