The Sacraments
Baptism
"It was at this time that Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. And at once, as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit, like a dove, descending on him." Mark 1:9-10
Parents wishing to have their infants and young children baptized should contact the parish office at least two months in advance to make preparations and arrangements. Older children and adults we asked to participate in a more in depth preparation program called Rite of Christian Initiation. Please refer to the Religious Education page for further details or contact the parish office.
Parents wishing to have their infants and young children baptized should contact the parish office at least two months in advance to make preparations and arrangements. Older children and adults we asked to participate in a more in depth preparation program called Rite of Christian Initiation. Please refer to the Religious Education page for further details or contact the parish office.
Eucharist
"Then he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.' He did the same with the cup after supper, and said, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood poured out for you.'" Luke 22:19-20
Eucharist is offered at all Sunday and weekday masses. To make arrangements to have communion taken to people who are unable for health reasons to travel to church for regular mass, please contact the parish office or our Care Group.
First Communion is normally offered to children attending the grade two catechism program. If your children are older and have not yet received their First Communion, please contact the parish office for further information on options. available to you. This also applies to adults wishing to receive First Communion as members of the Catholic Church.
Additional information is also available on out religious education page.
Eucharist is offered at all Sunday and weekday masses. To make arrangements to have communion taken to people who are unable for health reasons to travel to church for regular mass, please contact the parish office or our Care Group.
First Communion is normally offered to children attending the grade two catechism program. If your children are older and have not yet received their First Communion, please contact the parish office for further information on options. available to you. This also applies to adults wishing to receive First Communion as members of the Catholic Church.
Additional information is also available on out religious education page.
Reconciliation
"'Come, let us talk this over,' says the Lord. 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.'" Isaiah 1:18
Father Dominique is scheduled to hear confessions from 4:15 to 4:45 pm on Saturdays. Other times can be arranged by appointment. You may contact the parish office or Father Dominique directly at the rectory by calling 250-498-3079.
Father Dominique is scheduled to hear confessions from 4:15 to 4:45 pm on Saturdays. Other times can be arranged by appointment. You may contact the parish office or Father Dominique directly at the rectory by calling 250-498-3079.
Confirmation
"When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, and they went down there and prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit, for as yet he had not come down on any of them: they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit." Acts 8:14-17
Confirmation is normally offered to children attending the grade seven catechism program. If your children are older and have not yet received their Confirmation, please contact the parish office for further information on options available to you.
Confirmation is normally offered to children attending the grade seven catechism program. If your children are older and have not yet received their Confirmation, please contact the parish office for further information on options available to you.
Marriage
"And the man said: This one at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh! She is to be called Woman, because she was taken from Man. This is why a man leaves his father and mother and becomes attached to his wife, and they become one flesh." Genesis 2:23-24
Couples wishing to get married in the Catholic Church should contact the parish office to begin making arrangements. Such arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to your date to allow time for necessary preparation, instruction and rehearsal.
Couples wishing to get married in the Catholic Church should contact the parish office to begin making arrangements. Such arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to your date to allow time for necessary preparation, instruction and rehearsal.
Holy Orders
"In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, 'Peace be with you,' and, after saying this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Lord, and he said to them again, 'Peace be with you. 'As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.'" John 20:19-21
If you or someone you know is contemplating a call to religious life as a sister, priest or brother, the Diocese of Nelson web site has good information and links to other resources that may help answer many questions. Please check out the following page: nelsondiocese.org/our-catholic-faith/vocation/
If you or someone you know is contemplating a call to religious life as a sister, priest or brother, the Diocese of Nelson web site has good information and links to other resources that may help answer many questions. Please check out the following page: nelsondiocese.org/our-catholic-faith/vocation/
Anointing of the Sick
"Any one of you who is ill should send for the elders of the church, and they must anoint the sick person with oil in the name of the Lord and pray over him. The prayer of faith will save the sick person and the Lord will raise him up again; and if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. So confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another to be cured; the heartfelt prayer of someone upright works very powerfully." James 5:14-16
If you have a Catholic patient at home or in hospital, please inform the Pastor immediately
to discuss options and make arrangements for anointing of the sick. Father Dominique can be reached at the rectory or by calling 250-498-3079.
Having communion taken to the sick of the parish can also be made through the Care Group.
If you have a Catholic patient at home or in hospital, please inform the Pastor immediately
to discuss options and make arrangements for anointing of the sick. Father Dominique can be reached at the rectory or by calling 250-498-3079.
Having communion taken to the sick of the parish can also be made through the Care Group.