Reconciliation

This is the sacrament of mercy, forgiveness and healing. Reconciliation provides the opportunity to meet Jesus, through the person of the priest, to express our sorrow and receive the consolation of forgiveness.

Students in 1st and 2nd grades participate in a 2-step Faith Formation program to study and prepare for Reconciliation in the 2^nd grade prior to reception of First Holy Communion.

The weekly opportunity for this sacrament is as follows:

• Saturday: 3pm – 3:45pm
• By appointment: call the office to schedule

Holy Eucharist

This sacrament is the literal life-blood of our faith, Jesus completely present-- body, blood, soul and divinity. It is the only time in our life where our food does not become us, but rather we become one with Jesus, whom we have received.

Students in 1st and 2nd grades participate in a 2-step Faith Formation program to study and prepare for First Holy Communion in 2^nd grade.

For the Homebound

Parishioners confined to their homes for an indefinite length of time, due to illness, injury or advanced age, may call the office to request that the Holy Eucharist be brought to them on Sunday mornings.

Confirmation

“Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world.” USCCB

Students in 7^th and 8^th grades participate in a 2-step Faith Formation program to study and prepare for Confirmation in 8th grade.

Older students and adults are confirmed through the OCIA process.

Marriage

The Sacrament of Marriage recognizes a permanent relationship between a husband, wife and God. The celebration of marriage is also an act of the Church community which is most appropriately celebrated during a Mass when both the bride and groom are Catholic.

Please contact Msgr. Jarmoluk at least 6 months prior to your desired wedding date.

Anointing of the Sick

The sacrament which brings strength, courage, comfort and healing specifically to those who are challenged by illness of the body, mind or spirit. It is a sacrament that you may receive more than once in your lifetime.

If you or someone you know is sick, injured or being admitted to the hospital and would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office without delay.  Should there be an emergency after normal business hours, call 815-675-2339.

Holy Orders

God created us and calls each one of us to be holy, to be His adopted children, to be servants and to ultimately be with Him in Heaven for all eternity. This is calling is our “vocation.” The four possible vocational lifestyles that God places before us are: ordained life, religious life, married life, or single life. If you feel God calling you to be a priest, deacon, religious sister or brother, please contact Msgr. Jarmoluk.

More information can also be found on the Diocese of Rockford Vocation Office website.