Sacraments
BAPTISM:
In the Sacrament of Baptism, we welcome children and adults into the life of Christ and the life of the Church. We will provide the person interested in this Sacrament with formation to understand how Christ makes us new as we are washed in the waters in which Jesus Christ was washed.
We are fortunate to have a baptismal font that allows adults and children to be immersed as Jesus was immersed – if people are comfortable with this form of baptism. We ordinarily celebrate the Sacrament within the Sunday Eucharist to fully celebrate our entrance into the Church.
Please contact the Parish Office using the form below or by calling (262) 782-0032, so we can begin the process of formation and celebration.
MARRIAGE:
In the exchange of vows in the Sacrament of Marriage, the couple expresses their love and commitment to each other in a public space surrounded by people who love them. God has created you and guided you to meet each other, and therefore, God is also present within this celebration. We are glad to celebrate this ritual that celebrates the love and commitment that God is bringing about in you.
We will provide formation and discernment in advance of the marriage. We will also assist you to prepare a wedding ceremony that is a prayerful and joyful celebration.
Please contact Fr. Michael Erwin at least six months prior to the wedding date at 262-782-0032 ext. 102.
FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION:
If you have been baptized but have not received the additional Sacraments of Initiation of First Communion and/or Confirmation, but wish to do so now, we would love to help you. We will begin with an interview to understand how much formation you have already received, respect that, and then build from there until you are prepared for these Sacraments. This scenario is common now and so we are practiced in meeting you where you are at and customizing formation for you. Please fill out this form below or contact the parish office at (262) 782-0032.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults):
Adults and children over the age of seven who desire to be fully initiated members of the Catholic faith community are invited to journey through this process of inquiry, catechesis, initiation and ongoing support after initiation. Perhaps you are not prepared to commit at this time but wish to ask some questions to explore a nudge you are feeling inside of you. This process is designed to work around your questions and you can step out of it at any time without any pressure. We have a warm and joy-filled team of people to walk with you during your exploration; please fill out the form below or call the Parish Office to start this process.
RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 4:00-4:30 PM and by appointment.
Since the beginning of the church, the forgiveness that Jesus offered in his ministry has been extended out to people. We have a weekly practice of celebrating reconciliation in the reconciliation room at the back of church to your right as you enter the church. If you do not remember the full ritual, that is fine, as the priest will gently guide you through this prayer. If you are not available at this scheduled time or wish to have a longer prayer about the ups and downs of your life, please contact our pastor, Fr. Michael Erwin at 262-782-0032 ext. 102 to set up an appointment.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are going through a serious health challenge, including one that is not necessarily leading to death, and wish for the healing strength of Christ, please contact Fr. Michael Erwin at 262-782-0032 ext. 102. Fr. Mike has spent years as a chaplain in hospital ministry and other settings and is committed to meeting you either in church, at your home, in a hospital, or wherever you are to celebrate the healing strength of Christ and to converse about your experience going through this challenge.
