Sacraments

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Baptism:  Parents wishing to have their infants baptized must call the Parish Office and register prior to attending a pre-baptismal instruction class held the second Sunday of February, April, June, August, October and December.  Parents must be registered parishioners for at least two months prior to the baptism.  Infant baptisms are held the first and third Sundays of every month at 1:00 p.m.  Baptisms for children ages 1 to 6 years old take place in the fall and spring.  Parents must attend one class prior to the baptism. 

Marriage:  The Catholic party registered in the parish must notify one of the pastoral staff at least six months in advance of the anticipated wedding date.  Non-registered couples wishing to be married must register and be actively involved in the community for a minimum of two months before instruction may begin.  Once begun, the process takes six months.  Click for more information http://www.saintchristopherparish.org/index.php/faith-formation/marriage-preparation/

First Eucharist and Reconciliation:  Candidates must have completed at least one year of religious education prior to receiving the sacrament.  Families must attend all meetings and regularly attend Sunday Mass and religious education classes. Children prepare for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation in second grade.

Confirmation:  Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is available for youth in grades eleven or twelve.  Candidates must have regular attendance at classes, attend one retreat, and regularly attend Sunday Mass.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):  Adults wishing to learn more about becoming Catholic should call the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with one of our pastoral associates.