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Sacraments

Guidelines for Sacramental Preparation

1. Baptism (for infants up to seven years of age)

All parents must participate in the Parish infant baptismal preparation program before a Baptism can be performed. Please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment. At least 2 weeks notice is required for scheduling Baptisms.

2. Rites of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.)

All individuals seven years of age and older who wish to be invited into the Roman Catholic Community participate in special formational meetings, instruction and prescribed rites that lead to initiation at the Easter Vigil for most or other times, depending on particular circumstances. Separate tracts are established for children and adults. Contact the parish office at any time during the year for more information.

3. First Penance, First Eucharist, Confirmation

It is the policy of the Diocese of Memphis that any child wanting to celebrate the Sacraments of Penance, the Eucharist and/or Confirmation must be enrolled in a parish-based catechetical program for one year prior to beginning preparation for the sacraments. We recognize and support parents as the primary educators of their children in matters of faith but also acknowledge that the local church has the responsibility of ensuring the proper catechetical formation of those who desire the Church's sacraments.,

4. Matrimony

Please call the parish office and schedule an appointment with the pastor at least six months in advance of the proposed wedding date. Church Law, as well as diocesan and parish policy requires that certain guidelines be met before a wedding may be scheduled.

5. Christian Burial

Please call the parish office before making funeral arrangements to confirm the availability of the church and a priest if a Funeral Mass is to be celebrated.

6. Ministry to the Sick

When a family member is hospitalized, call the parish office to request prayers and to and arrange for a pastoral visit. According to the "Patient Privacy Act," it is the patient's and patient's family's responsibility to provide the patient's room number if a pastoral visit is desired.

Friday is a universal day of penance: while abstaining from all meat is no longer required, it is still encouraged