St Rene Sacraments

ANOINTING
Anointing of the Sick is administered the first Tuesday of April, August and December at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The sacrament can also be administered privately upon request.

BAPTISM
Infant: Parents must be registered parishioners. Please contact a staff member to arrange for interview and baptism preparation class. Baptisms are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:00 p.m. except during Lent.

Adult: Enter Catechumen Program which begins in September. Instruction takes place weekly. Candidates are received into the church at the Easter Vigil.

CONFIRMATION
Confirmation takes place during the spring of the candidate's Eighth grade year. All Confirmation candidates must register in the religious formation program. Candidates attend a retreat, as well as working with text and materials.

EUCHARIST
The second grade First Eucharist program runs from February through May. This program is required in addition to the regular religious formation program. There is a separate registration for this program. Parents will be notified.

MARRIAGE
At least one member of the wedding couple must be a registered parishioner (separate from parent’s registration) at least six months prior to contacting the parish to request a wedding date. It is also necessary to contact the parish office at least six months prior to the marriage date. A full program of marriage preparation is required. Marriages are performed on Fridays (time flexible), and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.

RECONCILIATION
Private reconciliation takes place Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. Reconciliation is also available privately by appointment.

The second grade First Reconciliation program is incorporated into grade two materials. First Reconciliation takes place on the retreat day. Ungraded Reconciliation for those above grade 2, who have not been prepared for their reconciliation, requires registration for an additional program. Register for this when you register your child for regular classes.