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SACRAMENTSGod Is With Us -
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BAPTISM"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit..." (Mt 28:19).
The Sacrament of Baptism is the first of the seven sacraments received in the Catholic Church. Reception of baptism frees us from orignal sin and personal sin if baptized after the age of reason; it makes us a part of God's family - we are his sons and daughters; it places an indelible mark on our soul that reminds us that we belong to Christ; and it sends us on mission as a disciple of the Lord's.
St. Catherine celebrates the sacrament of baptism every Sunday at 12:30pm. For registered families of the parish, we are very pleased to help you schedule a baptism along with a preparation class. Please contact the Parish office at 847-426-2217 for more information.
Godparent requirements:
16 years or older, has received all the sacrament of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion), and if married, they were married in the Catholic Church.
For Adults:
For adults who desire Baptism and full entrance into the Catholic Church please contact Fr. John or Deacon Hank at 847-426-2217 or [email protected]
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RECONCILIATION"Jesus said to them again, Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I send you. 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, and whose sins you retain are retained." (John 21:21-23)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, aka Confession, or Forgiveness of Sins, is the gift of God's loving mercy when we sin. After baptism, when we reach the age of reason we often make choices that do not follow God's Commandments. Reconciliation is a beautiful opportunity to turn back to God.
Taking part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation is humbling, but it is also life-giving.
Steps for a Good Confession:- Pray to the Holy Spirit to help you clearly see your sins.
- Come to the Church during regular scheduled Confession times or call for an appointment.
- Confess your sins to the priest. All sins that you remember since your last confession. The priest will guide you, if you need help.
- Pray the Act of Contrition.
- Pray your penance after your recieve Absolution from the priest.
- Go in peace! God has freed you from your sins.
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HOLY COMMUNIONThen he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me. And likewise the cup...saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you." (Luke 22:19-20)
The Sacrament of the Eucharist is the central mystery of our Catholic Faith. We believe that through the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus becomes truly present, body, blood, soul, and divinity. Holy Communion is not just a symbol of our union with Jesus and His Church. It is His body and blood mingling with ours when we receive Him. God is with us in a special way through Holy Communion.
- If you are interested in learning more about the Holy Communion and our Catholic Faith, please contact our priests.
- If you are interested in your child preparing for First Holy Communion, please contact Brianna Wessel from our Religious Education Office 847.426.4712 for more information. Classes typically begin in the fall and First Holy Communion takes place in the spring.
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CONFIRMATION"Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for it had not yet fallen upon 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 Spirt." (Acts 8:14-17)
Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, we receive gifts from God to help us live an authentic Christian life. Christ promised to give us His help and gifts through the promised Holy Spirit. Confirmation completes Christian ititiation and calls us to a more active and faithful life as God's son or daughter. Come Holy Spirit fill us with your life!
Adult Confirmation
If you are interested in Adult confirmation, please contact Deacon Hank at 847-426-2217.
Teenage Confirmation
If you are interested in Confirmation for your teenage child please contact our Religious Education office.
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
"Are there any who are sick among you? Let them send for the priests of the Church, and let the priests pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord..." (James)
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is also known by many as Extreme Unction. This sacrament is received when someone is dying, getting a serious surgery, or has some serious health issues. It is a repeatable sacrament, you can recieve it more than once.
Please call the Parish Office to arrange for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for yourself or someone in need. You can also ask a priest before or after Mass to receive it before your trip to the hospital.
Parish Office 847.426.2217
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MATRIMONY
Congratulations to our engaged couples!
At St. Catherine's of Siena we look forward to helping you on your journey to recieve the Sacrament of Matrimony at our Church.
For a wedding to be celebrated in the Catholic Diocese of Rockford, both individuals must be 19 years of age at the time of the Wedding. You must contact the Pastor at least six (6) months in advance of your wedding date. This is required in order to enable sufficient time to complete an effective marriage preparation and collect the necessary paperwork.
Please contact the parish office asap to inquire about marriage at St. Catherine's. 847-426-2217
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RCIA
Interested to learn more about the Catholic faith and receiving the sacraments of the Church? We invite adults who have not been baptized and would like to be, as well as for Christians of other denominations who would like to be received into the Roman Catholic Church, and for baptized Catholics who have not yet received the Eucharist, Reconciliation or Confirmation.
For more information, please contact Deacon Hank @ 847-426-2217
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