Sacrament Information
LOOKING TO RECEIVE A SACRAMENT?
BAPTISM AT OUR CHURCH
Info about baptism
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FIRST COMMUNION AT OUR CHURCH
Receiving Communion or the Eucharist is "a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity," (CCC 1323). It deepens the graces received at Baptism and prepares the faithful for future sacraments and to live a life of grace. Preparing to receive it for the first time, your child must be spiritually ready for this sacrament. At Saint Thérèse Catholic Church, any child wishing to receive First Communion must:
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Be a baptized Catholic, and turn in a copy of their Baptism certificate.
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Be in second grade or above, and at least 7 years old.
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Have been enrolled in Children's Faith Formation for at least one year prior.
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Participate in Family Faith Formation (Fam J.A.M.)
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Attend all First Communion classes, with no more than two absences per semester.
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Must actively attend/stream Mass on weekends.
CONFIRMATION AT OUR CHURCH
Those who were baptized in infancy continue on their journey toward full Christian initiation through the Sacrament of Confirmation. In this sacrament, the confirmandi ratify their baptismal promises, "are enriched by the gift of the Holy Spirit...[and the sacrament] strengthens them and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses to Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith" (Canon #879).
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Be a baptized Catholic, and turn in copies of their Baptism and First Communion certificates.
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Be in ninth grade or above.
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Have been enrolled in Youth Ministry for at least one year prior.
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Enrolled in Youth Ministry.
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Attend all Confirmation classes.
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Must actively attend Mass on weekends.
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