SACRAMENTS

Baptism is the first and foundational sacrament of Christian life. Through water and the Holy Spirit, we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God (cf. John 3:5, CCC 1213). It incorporates us into the Body of Christ and makes us members of the Church. Whether for infants, children, or adults, Baptism is the joyful beginning of a life in grace.

Confirmation deepens the grace of Baptism by sealing us with the gift of the Holy Spirit (cf. Acts 8:14–17, CCC 1302). It strengthens us to live our faith boldly and to bear witness to Christ in our daily lives. Through this sacrament, we are more fully united with the Church and called to active participation in her mission. It is often received by young people but is also offered to adults entering the Church.

In the Eucharist, Jesus gives us His Body and Blood as true food and drink for our soul (cf. John 6:51, CCC 1324). Receiving First Holy Communion is a sacred milestone in a Catholic’s life. It draws us into intimate union with Christ and the Church through the source and summit of our faith. Children usually prepare through a parish program, while adults receive it after formation through the Rite of Christian Initiation.

In Reconciliation, we encounter the mercy of God and are restored to friendship with Him and the Church (cf. John 20:22-23, CCC 1449). It is a sacrament of healing, where sins are forgiven and grace is renewed. Confession brings peace, clarity, and the strength to begin again. Preparation for children is offered through our parish programs, and adults are guided through personal formation.

Marriage is a sacred covenant, uniting a man and a woman in faithful, life-giving love (cf. Genesis 2:24, CCC 1601). Through this sacrament, God gives the grace to live the demands of love and to reflect the union of Christ and the Church. It is a vocation, not just a celebration, and preparation helps couples enter it with faith and freedom. Our parish walks closely with engaged couples to support them spiritually and pastorally.

RCIA is the process through which adults are prepared to enter the Catholic Church. It is a journey of conversion, formation, and deepening faith, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and the sacramental life of the Church (cf. CCC 1247–1249). For those unbaptised, it leads to the reception of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil. For those already baptised in another Christian tradition, it offers a path toward full communion with the Catholic Church through Confirmation and the Eucharist.