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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
Christian Formation Coordinator at (904-733-6011). Ideally this should be
done prior to the birth of the child.
Preparation
Classes are required for all parents and sponsors. Classes are conducted by
appointment.
Baptism
for children of catechetical age (7 and older) are determined after
participating 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 every other 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 Christian
Formation 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 4:45 to 5:15
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. |
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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 the rectory at 904-733-6860. |
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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 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 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 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, (904) 733-6860, to request a priest to administer
this sacrament.
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