Sacraments
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Baptism welcomes us into a life of following Jesus Christ. Baptism washes away our sins, incorporates us into the Church, and makes us members of the Body of Christ.Babies should be baptized within the first few weeks after birth; however, all who are willing are welcome at any age.
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The Holy Eucharist (Communion) is the sacrament in which we receive the Body and Blood of Christ.It is the memorial of Christ’s Passover, the work of salvation accomplished by the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, a work made present by the liturgical action.
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Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer.The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop is the usual minister of the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character.
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is currently scheduled Monday to Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. (please line-up in the courtyard). You may go to confession behind a screen or "face to face." You are also invited to make an appointment for a convenient time with a priest according to your schedule.
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Catholics wishing to enter into the Sacrament of Matrimony should download our Preparing for Matrimony Guidelines,, which provides specific details regarding the celebration of the sacrament at Saint John the Baptist Parish. Please contact the parish office for an appointment with one of the priests at least six months in advance of the proposed wedding date. You should not book a reception hall before confirming the date with a priest. You must also be registered in our parish. REGISTER HERE
More informationA copy of the guidelines is available here: Preparing for Matrimony Guidelines
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The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered to persons who are seriously ill or in danger of death through old age. It is also fitting for a person to receive the sacrament before a serious operation. Anointing should ideally take place well before the person is actually “dying” because the more they are able to participate in the sacrament, the greater its benefits. The priest’s Laying on of Hands (part of the full ceremony) can sometimes bring physical healing during an illness if God deems it necessary for their spiritual healing. The anointing is usually preceded by sacramental confession, if possible, and includes the reception of Holy Communion, if possible. Thus the sacrament brings forgiveness of sins, spiritual strength, the comfort of knowing one is at peace with God, as well as preparing the recipient to make a beautiful offering of their entire lives to God, an offering that is unique to them alone.
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