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Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism may be
celebrated after one of our weekend Masses or during the Mass itself.
Baptism is celebrated above all at the Easter Vigil, but also on other Sundays,
for Sunday is the Lord's day, the day when the church gathers to proclaim the
paschal mystery. Although baptism may take place outside of the Sunday
Mass, it is always to be celebrated in an assembly of members of the church. Children are baptized in the faith of the church: of parents, godparents, the local parish, the church throughout the world, the saints. Bringing their children for baptism, the parents profess their commitment to make a home where the gospel is lived. The godparents and all members of the community promise to support the parents in this. Thus the children enter the waters of baptism and so are joined to this people, all baptized into the death and resurrection of Christ. For information on the Baptism Seminar and to schedule the Baptism of your child, please contact Vince Brady. Reconciliation The second grade is the normal time for the preparation for and celebration of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. The sacrament of Reconciliation stands out in the Church's life and in its celebration of the liturgy as the faithful confess their sinfulness and ask for pardon from God and from their brothers and sisters in many ways: in services of penance, in the proclamation of the Word of God, in prayers of petition and in the penitential elements of the Eucharistic celebration. The sacrament of Reconciliation may be celebrated with one penitent or with many. The sacrament of reconciliation is celebrated at Saint Charles on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:00, and by appointment. Communion Confirmation The Confirmation program consists of a two year process where candidates meet bi-monthly from September to May on Sunday afternoons (2:00-3:30) in order to prepare themselves to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. These sessions consist of material taken from the Catechism and based on the different areas of Creed, Morality, Prayer, and the Sacraments. Candidates must attend all classes, youth group, must perform service in the community, and must be sixteen at the time of Confirmation in order to participate and receive the sacrament. For more information about Confirmation or other Youth functions, please contact the Youth Director. Matrimony Each of the sacraments is unique in
its own way, but the sacrament of Marriage is the one sacrament where the Priest
is the witness to the sacrament and the bride and groom actually perform the
sacrament. The marriage rite itself is the
Those wishing to be married must
contact the parish office at
least four months prior to the proposed date of marriage Anointing of the Sick The sacrament of Anointing is celebrated when a Christian's health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. Through the anointing with the blessed oil of the sick, the church supports those who struggle against illness or injury and continues the healing work of Christ. The anointing is intended to bring hope and comfort to the one anointed and, to the gathered family and friends, a spirit of support and sharing in the sufferings of our brothers and sisters. The sacraments of Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick are available to those who are ill, in the hospital or homebound. Please contact the parish office and let us know of your need. One of our lay ministers or a priest will be glad to visit you and offer you the sacraments. Last Rites Death is inevitable, both for us and for those of our family. As Christians we know that death is no the end, and we rest secure in the knowledge that God is going to continue watching over us forever. It is not something that we avoid discussing or even dread happening. In some ways we even look forward to it and rejoice at the privilege granted those who have gone before us. One day we will share that privilege. For a family member who you feel may need the Last Rites administered, or for questions about funeral planning at Saint Charles, please contact the parish office.
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covenant
made by the bride and groom, the consent each gives to and accepts from each
other. The church assembles to witness and bless this union. Many
rituals of various kinds and origins surround a wedding. These rites of
preparation and of celebration are ways for the couple, the families and friends
to share in and to strengthen the making of a marriage.