Sacraments

BAPTISM
A Pre-Baptismal class is required for a couple’s first child. Please call the rectory to make arrangements. Sunday Baptisms are currently not available due to COVID restrictions.

Godparents have the privileged role of assisting parents to nurture the child's faith from childhood though maturity. According to Canon Law (#872-874):

A godparent must be at least sixteen years of age
Be fully initiated into the faith (i.e. has received the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist).
He or she should lead a life of faith in harmony with the duty undertaken.
The godparent may not be one of the parents of the child being baptized.
One godparent is required for Baptism and a maximum of two can participate in the ritual and be recorded in the baptismal record.
Only one Catholic godparent is required.

FIRST RECONCILIATION
Students in Grade 2 or Age 7 participate in a parish Sacramental Preparation program for First Penance / First Reconciliation. This is for students in Catholic and Public Schools. Please contact the Faith Formation Office at (716) 514-9405 for information.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Students in Grade 3 or Age 7 participate in a parish Sacramental Preparation program for First Holy Communion. This is for students in Catholic and Public Schools. Please contact the Faith Formation Office at (716) 514-9405 for information.

CONFIRMATION
Typically, 10th Graders participate in a parish Sacramental Preparation program for Confirmation. This is for students in Catholic and Public High Schools. A Community Service component is also a requirement. Please contact the Faith Formation Office at (716) 514-9405 for information.

MARRIAGE
Before a wedding is scheduled, arrangements must be made with the parish priest at least 6 months in advance. Attendance at an approved Diocesan preparation program for marriage is required.

It is imperative to call the Parish Office at (716) 433-8118 before making any Marriage plans.

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