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Sacraments


Responding to the Call of the Holy Spirit

Baptism
(see the U.S. Catholic Bishops - Catechism of the Catholic Church on Baptism )
Mandatory class held the first Thursday of each month. Please call the Church office at least four to six weeks in advance to register. For information on Adult Baptism, see RCIA under Sacramental Preparation.

Confirmation
(see the U.S. Catholic Bishops - Catechism of the Catholic Church on Confirmation )
Preparatory classes required for children, see Young Adult Education. For information on Adult Confirmation, see RCIA under Sacramental Preparation.

Reconciliation
(see the U.S. Catholic Bishops - Catechism of the Catholic Church on Reconciliation )
Every Saturday after 8:00 a.m. Mass and from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Communal services are held during Advent and Lent. Children celebrate First Reconciliation in March.

Holy Eucharist
(see the U.S. Catholic Bishops - Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Eucharist )
First Holy Communication for children is celebrated during the Easter Season. There is a diocesan requirement of 2 years of preparation prior to reception of First Holy Communion. Contact the Religious Education office for further information at (727) 812-4656. For information on Adult First Holy Eucharist, see RCIA under Sacramental Preparation.

Holy Matrimony
(see the U.S. Catholic Bishops - Catechism of the Catholic Church on Matrimony )
Please contact the Church office at least six months before desired date of marriage.

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Anointing of the Sick
(see the U.S. Catholic Bishops - Catechism of the Catholic Church on Anointing )
Available on emergency basis and for those who are being admitted for surgery. Please call the office. Communal celebration is held monthly during year for those with serious and chronic health problems and all over the age of 65.