![]() ![]() Traditionally, we call the Eucharistic celebration a Mass, a word derived from the Latin “missio” which means “mission.” At the end of every eucharistic celebration we are sent out into our communities to proclaim Christ, alive and active, in our lives for the salvation of the world that is our mission.Įvery Catholic that is to receive Holy Communion is asked to be in the state of grace (free from any mortal sin, which are sins against the Ten Commandments), arrive in on time, be duly prepared and, observe at least a one-hour fast before Mass. Together with the Church we proclaim that, in the Eucharist, the Lord is truly present in his Body, Soul and Divinity that the Host that we receive at Holy Communion is Jesus Himself. On the night before His Passion, Jesus gathered with His Apostles at “the Upper Room” where He celebrated what came to be called “The Lord’s Supper.” It was at this crucial celebration that the Lord both instituted the Eucharist and instructed His disciples to serve. The registered parents of the child (children) to be baptized are to contact our parish office to make the necessary arrangements Eucharist Mary’s on the second Saturday of the month in English and, on the fourth Saturday of the month in Spanish. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at St. Parents and godparents are asked to participate in a short preparation program. Ordinarily Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent. ![]() Like Christ, who is the light of the world, the newly baptized Christian carries the light of Christ out into the world. The newly baptized then receives a white garment and a candle lit from the paschal candle. Usually, the rite includes anointing the forehead with holy oil to indicate that, even as Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King, so does the candidate now share in His everlasting life, participating in His glory as a member of His body. Anyone can baptize in an emergency, although the usual minister of the sacrament is a priest or deacon. The rite consists of pouring water over the head while saying the Trinitarian formula. Paul, “We were buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so too may we live a new life.” (Romans 6:4). Baptism leaves us permanently changed, no longer the person we once were, but a new person, dying to death and sin, and rising to new life in Christ. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and joined with Christ, sharing in His divinity, and destined for eternal life. Along with Confirmation and Eucharist, it is one of the Sacraments of Initiation, giving access to the full sacramental life of the Church. 20īaptism marks the entry of the believer into the Christian community. Please call the parish office for more information. Baptism preparation Classes are offered monthly.
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