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Sacrament of Baptism “Go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 Arrangements to have a child baptized should be made by calling the Rectory Office, (904) 771-2152. Ideally this should be done prior to the birth of the child. Preparation classes are required for all parents. |
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Sacrament of Confirmation “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be my witness in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and even to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 The bishop administers the Sacrament of Confirmation each year to youth in the ninth grade and higher who have completed the preparation process. Normally, candidates will have completed eight years of religious education before entering the final preparation for confirmation. The sacrament coordinator should be consulted for special situations. |
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Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession/Penance) Jesus came and stood before them… then he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit, if you forgive men’s sins, they are forgiven them, if you hold them bound, they are held bound.” John 20:22,23 Confessions are heard every Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Parish penance services are held during Advent and Lent as an opportunity to celebrate the sacrament in a communal setting. Individual confessions, when needed, can be arranged by calling the Rectory Office. |
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Sacrament of Eucharist “While they were eating, Jesus took a piece of bread, said a prayer of thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples. ‘Take and eat it,’ he said; ‘This is my body.’ Then he took a cup, gave thanks to God, and gave it to them, and said, ‘Drink it, all of you, this is my blood, which seals God’s covenant, my blood poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will never again drink this wine until the day I drink the new wine with you in my Father’s kingdom.’” Matthew 26:26-28 |
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Sacrament of Matrimony “A man shall leave his father and mother and cling to his wife and the two shall become as one.” Genesis 2:24 According to the policy of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida, a couple planning to be married should make arrangements with the church at least eight (8) months in advance. They should check on available dates for the church before making any firm commitments of other arrangements for the wedding. Couples are required to meet periodically with the priest or the deacon they have chosen to officiate at their wedding. They are also required to attend a Pre-Cana Conference or an Engaged Encounter weekend. The couples will also work with the priest or deacon and the parish music minister in planning the ceremony. Any questions concerning the church’s rules and regulations on marriage should be directed only to a priest or deacon of the parish so as to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding. |
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Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick “Is there anyone sick among you? Let him call for the presbyters of the church, and let them pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. This prayer made in faith, will save the sick person, the Lord will restore his health, and if he has committed any sins, they will be forgiven.” James 5:14,15 The Sacrament of Anointing should be given to the seriously ill, i.e.: a person in danger of death from sickness or old age; any sick person even though no illness has been diagnosed; prior to surgery; elderly people even though no illness has been diagnosed; sick children if they have sufficient use of reason to benefit from the strength and consolation of the sacrament. The Sacrament of Anointing is NOT the Last Rites! Call the Rectory Office, (904)771-2152, to request a priest to administer this sacrament. |
