St. Julie Billiart Parish - Sacraments Page 1

Mass Schedule
   /Horario dem Misas:
   Saturday: 4:30 PM
   Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11 AM,
                1 PM (Espanol)

Confessions/Confesiones:
   Saturday: 3-4 PM

Communion Services:
   Wednesday: 8 AM


	Sacraments	Page 1 of 2
	Anointing of the Sick Baptism Confirmation Eucharist	Holy Orders Marriage Reconciliation
	Anointing of the Sick The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick has as its purpose the conferral of a special grace on the Christian experiencing the difficulties in the conditions of old age or grave illness. The sacrament can be received each time a Christian falls seriously ill and also when, after he receives it, the illness worsens. The sacrament is ideally celebrated with family and friends present, call to make appointment. (863-1040) (Please seek the sacrament before you have surgery/medical procedures scheduled.)
	Baptism Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life. It is the first of the seven sacraments and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins, because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our justification. Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist constitute the “Sacraments of Initiation” by which a believer receives the remission of original and personal sin, begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit and is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ. By Baptism we are made shares in her mission of justice and love and made shares in the priesthood of Christ. Parents wishing to have their child baptized at St. Julie Billiart Parish should: 1. Be active, registered members of St. Julie Billiart Parish 2. Attend Baptism preparation sessions, which are held on the 2nd Monday of each month. Call the parish office to register. 863-1040. Adults wishing to enter the Church participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Call the office for details. 863-1040
	Confirmation Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us to bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds. (CCC#1316) Children and teens anticipating reception of First Communion and Confirmation should participate in a religious education program at least one year prior to the celebration of the sacrament. For instance, if a parent wants his or her child to receive First Communion in second grade, the child must attend class for all of first grade and second grade. Children preparing to receive the sacraments and are home schooled will be asked to participate in retreats or other special programs designed to help in faith formation of all the children in the parish. If you are an active Catholic who has not received the sacrament, please schedule and appointment with the pastor. (863-1040)
	Eucharist The Celebration of Eucharist is the center of Christian life: The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is also the font from which all her power flows. For the goal of apostolic endeavor is that all who are made sons of God by faith and baptism should come together to praise God in the midst of his Church, to take part in the Sacrifice and to eat the Lord’s Supper. (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy #10) We celebrate the Eucharist on: Saturdays: 4:30 pm Sundays: 8:30 & 11:00 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8 am Wednesday: Communion Service 8 am Children and teens anticipating reception of First Communion and Confirmation should participate in a religious education program at least one year prior to the celebration of the sacrament. For instance, if a parent wants his or her child to receive First Communion in second grade, the child must attend class for all of first grade and second grade. Children preparing to receive the sacraments and are home schooled will be asked to participate in retreats or other special programs designed to help in faith formation of all the children in the parish.