2700 Washington Ave. Lansdowne, MD 21227
410-242-1025
Fax: 410-242-1227
Sacraments
Infant Baptism
"Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit." (Catechism of the Catholic Church.) It is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist. Through Baptism, as with the other six Sacraments, we encounter the Living Christ in his passage from death to new life. By this encounter, we are freed from the power of sin and death, become members of Christ's Body, the Church, and so rise to new life and to a new way of living.
Congratulations to all parents and parents to be. At least one parent must attend a Baptism Preparation class before the baptism of their child. We encourage both parents and godparents to attend. Baptism classes will be held after the 10 AM Sunday Mass on:
June 10, 2012
September 9, 2012
November 11, 2012
Marriage
Planning for marriage must begin at least six months before the wedding date. The couple must meet with Deacon Paul who will advise them on what they must do before they can married in the church. They must attend at least one of the marriage preparation courses which are Pre Cana, Engaged Encounter and Focus Survey. For more information these go to: http://www.archbalt.org/family-life/marriage-family/index.cfm
Reconciliation
Saturdays before the 4 PM Mass.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
RCIA is for adults interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ as they journey toward full initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) into the life of the Catholic Church. The RCIA program begins in September of each year and culminates at the Easter Vigil Service. For more information contact the parish office.
RCIA for Children
RCIA for Children is a process for welcoming children of Catechetical age (seven or older) into the Catholic Church. For more information, call Deacon Paul at 410 242-1025
Penance /First Communion
Students are required to be baptized Catholics and are at least 7 years of age and must have attended formal religious education for at least one year prior to reception of the sacrament. Students must be enrolled in Religious Education classes or catholic school and must attend specific sacramental preparation classes. There is a fee of $35.00 to cover materials used during preparation.
Sacrament Preparation Dates 2012
These sacrament preparation classes are mandatory and failure to attend them will cause your child to have to wait until the next liturgical year to receive the sacraments.
The dates for First Penance preparatory classes are:
February 12, 2012 February 19, 2012
February 26, 2012 March 4, 2012
March 11, 2012 March 18, 2012
The Penance Service will be held on March 29, 2012
The dates for First Eucharist preparatory classes are:
April 1, 2012 April 15, 2012
April 22, 2012 April 29, 2012
May 6, 2012 May 13, 2012
*Please note that there will be no class on April 8, 2012 because that is Easter. *
First Eucharist will be celebrated at the 10 AM Mass on May 20, 2012
Confirmation
Formation for the sacrament of Confirmation is now beginning with young people in the 7th and 8th grades. This 7th and 8th grade group is something we recognize as our "Pre-Confirmation Group."
Each month the students of our Pre-Confirmation Group participate in a community building activity that helps in illustrating the importance of a strong parish community. These events range from movie night, when the young people watch a spiritually provoking movie, eat pizza, and then participate in an open discussion about the film. In past months the group has participated in "Lock-Ins," when the young people spend the evening participating in community building team games, like soccer, kickball, or basketball. These "Lock-Ins" are not solely based on fun and games; they are also a time when the young people spend time in prayer and reflection within the confines of a community of their peers who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. Throughout the rest of the school year the "Pre-Confirmation Group" will be participating in these activities and many more!
Any Post Confirmation Youth, who are interested in helping out with these events, please contact Dan Miller!