SACRAMENTS
There are seven Sacraments of the Church which touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith. There is thus a certain resemblance between the stages of natural life and the stages of the spiritual life.
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation
Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Service: Holy Orders and Matrimony
BAPTISM
Sacrament of Initiation
The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month; arrangements need to be made in advance at the rectory. New parents are required to attend Baptism preparation class (held 1st Wednesday of the month) and expectant parents are most welcome at these classes.
More Information on Infant Baptism
Interested adults should contact the rectory for RCIA information.
RECONCILIATION
Sacrament of Healing
The sacrament of reconciliation is available every Saturday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM as well as on the Eves of First Friday & Holy days from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Children enrolled in our Religious Education Program receive First Penance in the 2nd grade.
Interested adults should contact the rectory for RCIA information.
EUCHARIST
Sacrament of Initiation
Children enrolled in our Religious Education Program receive First Holy Communion in the 2nd grade.
A priest or Eucharistic Minister can bring the Eucharist to people who are home-bound by prior arrangement. Please contact the parish office at 215-887-1501
Interested adults should contact the rectory for RCIA information.
CONFIRMATION
Sacrament of Initiation
Children enrolled in our Religious Education Program make Confirmation in the 7th grade.
Interested adults should contact the rectory for RCIA information.
HOLY ORDERS
Sacrament of Service
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.
Those considering a call to the priesthood or diaconate may discuss this with the parish priests or deacon. For information call the Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood at 610-667-5778 or the Department of Permanent Deacons at 610-664-2213.
MATRIMONY
Sacrament of Service
Weddings are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays. Arrangements for weddings should be made ten to twelve months in advance. Requests for non-parishioner weddings are also welcomed. Please call the rectory at 215-887-1501 to make arrangements. Please note, one party must be Catholic and both parties must be free to marry.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Sacrament of Healing
Please call the rectory if there is an illness emergency in your family -- but please do not wait until the person you are calling about is unconscious or in imminent danger of dying. Parishioners will be placed on the Communion Call List upon request. Notify the rectory when there is serious sickness in your family or when someone in your family is admitted to the hospital
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
The RCIA ministry is for adults who are not Catholic or have not received the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation. Those who were once active Catholics but have been away from the Church are also welcome. To schedule an appointment please contact the Parish Office directly at 215-887-1501.