Sacraments

BAPTISM

Arrangements should be made by contacting one of the priests. Attendance at Baptism Preparation Program in the Guardian Angels Room in the Church is required. Please refer below to the schedules for Baptism Preparation and the Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism.

The Sacrament of Baptism

Canonical Guidelines for the Selection of a Godparent and Christian Witness

COMMUNION

Preparation for First Communion is offered in Grade 3 through the Religious Education Program. Attendance in Grade 2 is mandatory.

CONFIRMATION

Preparation for Confirmation is offered through the Religious Education Program for Grades 9 – 10. Please call the Office of Religious Education at 949-0330 for additional information. Adults looking to receive confirmation should contact Kathleen Sabetti, Coordinator of the RCIA program.

Canonical Guidelines for the Selection of a Godparent and Christian Witness

HOLY ORDERS

If you would like to serve God by preaching the Word, celebrating the Sacraments and serving those in need, you may have a vocation to the priesthood. For information, please speak to one of the priests, call the Office of Vocations at 331-1316 or visit the Vocation Office website at www.catholicpriest.com.

MARRIAGE

Please consult one of the priests one year in advance of the wedding. The following document should be read by those wishing to be married at St. Philip’s Church:
SAINT PHILIP WEDDING GUIDE
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RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 8:30-9:00 a.m. and 3:00-3:45 p.m.
First Friday of the Month: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK & COMMUNION CALLS

Please notify us if anyone is ill, in the hospital or at home and unable to get to Church, especially those who are housebound and may wish to receive Holy Communion at home.

NURSING HOMES

Mass is celebrated monthly at the following health care facilities: Stillwater Nursing Facility, Hebert’s, Greenville Health Center, Village at Waterman Lake.