The Sacraments

Baptism

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:20).

The Sacrament of Baptism is often called "The door of the Church," because it is the first of the seven sacraments.

It is also the foundation for all other sacraments, since the reception of the other sacraments depends on it. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being the Confirmation and Holy Communion.

Baptism gives us a new life in Jesus Christ, and gives us the dignity of being children of God.

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Reconcilation

"And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them" (John 20:22-23).

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the sacrament of God's forgiveness. In this sacrament, we confess our sins before the priest, who forgives us in the name of Jesus Christ. In this way, sins committed after Baptism are forgiven.

There, before God, we can experience concretely the mercy that is found through Jesus Christ.

Overcoming Fear

It is very common to have a fear of going to confession especially if it has been a while since you last went to confession. So, how do I get over this fear and accept the forgiveness that God gives us in this sacrament?

Learn about the sacrament and why we confess our sins

See this as an opportunity to be completely honest with no judgement. Confession is not about judgement, but forgiveness

Know that we need forgiveness to be free of our guilt. If you feel bad about something, you will continue to feel bad at times we are reminded of this until we are forgiven.

Know that you are nothing you have done is too big for God to forgive.

Know that the priest cannot tell anyone about your confession. He also can't bring it up outside of confession unless you want to talk outside of confession.

Confession is available 30 minutes before every Mass and during our times of Adoration. The confessional at St. Michael's is located in the right side sacristy. The confessional is on the right side near entrance at St. Rose.

Eucharist

"For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you: that the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and after he had given thanks, broke it, saying "This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." (1 Corinthians 11:23-24)

​The Holy Eucharist is the most important of the seven sacraments because in the Eucharist we receive the very body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ.

When we come to the Eucharist, we participate in both Jesus' Last Supper and his Sacrifice on the Cross. Through our prayers and rituals, we hear Jesus' words in the Scriptures, offer our own lives to God, and receive Jesus' body in Communion.​

Communion is an intimate encounter with Jesus Christ, in which we sacramentally receive Christ into our bodies, that we may become more like him.

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Confirmation

"In him you who heard the word of truth were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption" (Eph. 2:13-14).

Confirmation is administered by the laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism, accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament.

All baptized persons can and should be confirmed, since Confirmation is the fulfillment of Baptism and imposes a permanent mark of the Spirit on our soul. It is often seen as the sign of our maturity in the Church and of our ongoing growth in the spiritual life.

Those who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation must have completed their sacrament of baptism previously, or plan to complete baptism in conjunction with their confirmation.

Prior to completing this sacrament, the individual must complete a faith formation/RCIA course approved by St. Michael's.

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Matrimony

“Blessed are you, O God of our ancestors; blessed be your name forever and ever!...

You made Adam, and you made his wife Eve to be his helper and support; and from these two the human race has come." (Tobit, 8:5-6)

​In Matrimony, a man and a woman commit their lives to each other in the sight of God. Their committed love, in spite of the inevitable difficulties and frustrations, is a powerful witness to the surrounding community.

​The father and mother are also the first teachers of their children. They show them an example of unconditional love and pass on to them the Christian faith.

​Scheduling Information

Please contact our Parish Office to learn more regarding the requirements for matrimony in the church.

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Holy Orders

"Stir into flame the gift of God you have by the laying on of hands" (2 Tim 1:6)

Holy Orders is the sacrament in which men are ordained priests and deacons, conformed to Jesus Christ and sharing his ministry in a special way.

​Deacons have a special sharing in Jesus' ministry of preaching the Word of God and service to others.

Priests share in Jesus' ministry of forgiving sins, healing, and offering the sacrifice of the Mass.

​Pray for our priests and deacons!

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Some resources for discernment

Think Priest

Vocation Match

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Anointing of the Sick

"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the Church and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord" (James 5:14-15).

Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament by which those who are ill receive a blessing and anointing with oil. This is to strengthen them and help them find healing of mind and heart.

Schedule a priest to come administer the sacrament

Homebound Ministry

Mass is available online for those who are unable to make it to church because of illness or other complications.

At St Michael's and St. Rose we hope to assist you in living the sacramental life of the church even if you are unable to make it to the church building. You can fill out the form below to have a minister of the sacraments come to your home and administer the sacraments to you.

Sacraments at home

Confession with a priest

Anointing of the Sick with a priest

Eucharist from priest or extraordinary minister of the Holy Eucharist

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We have also provided links for watching Mass online below.

Watch Daily / Sunday Mass online

English Mass (7 days) http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass

Spanish Mass (7 days) https://magnificat.tv/es/taxonomy/term/1

Latin Mass (7 days) http://www.livemass.net/

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