THE SACRAMENTS
Celebrating the Sacramental Life
People often need signs and symbols to express what cannot be said in words. The Church uses signs and symbols to help convey the mystery of God and to help us grow in faith. St. Augustine described the Sacraments as outward, visible signs of inward, invisible grace.
Catholic Christians believe the Sacraments are much more than rituals. Through the Sacraments, God shares His grace in a special way. He communicates His love to us and leads us to express that love through our daily walk with Him.
People often need signs and symbols to express what cannot be said in words. The Church uses signs and symbols to help convey the mystery of God and to help us grow in faith. St. Augustine described the Sacraments as outward, visible signs of inward, invisible grace.
Catholic Christians believe the Sacraments are much more than rituals. Through the Sacraments, God shares His grace in a special way. He communicates His love to us and leads us to express that love through our daily walk with Him.
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Sacraments
Of
Healing & Forgiveness
RECONCILIATION
(Confession, Penance)
In Reconciliation, we encounter Jesus
ready to absolve and restore us to new life.
His forgiveness of sins and restoration of grace
are made visible through outward signs:
The extension of hands
and the words of absolution spoken by the priest.
(Confession, Penance)
In Reconciliation, we encounter Jesus
ready to absolve and restore us to new life.
His forgiveness of sins and restoration of grace
are made visible through outward signs:
The extension of hands
and the words of absolution spoken by the priest.
To make a good Confession, we prayerfully consider their actions and confess our sins with contrition. The priest imposes a penance and absolves the confessant in the name and by the power of Christ.
Frequent Confession is encouraged for everyone. It is available after the Saturday morning 8:00 a.m. Mass, on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. and also by appointment.
Frequent Confession is encouraged for everyone. It is available after the Saturday morning 8:00 a.m. Mass, on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. and also by appointment.
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Through the anointing with blessed oils
and appropriate prayers,
the priest helps us receive spiritual peace
when we feel most vulnerable.
This sacrament is available to the sick, the infirm
and the aged, to those preparing for surgery,
and to anyone feeling the need for God’s healing touch.
Persons wishing to be anointed
are invited to call the Parish Office.
At times of critical illness, loved ones and caregivers
are welcome to call on their behalf.
Through the anointing with blessed oils
and appropriate prayers,
the priest helps us receive spiritual peace
when we feel most vulnerable.
This sacrament is available to the sick, the infirm
and the aged, to those preparing for surgery,
and to anyone feeling the need for God’s healing touch.
Persons wishing to be anointed
are invited to call the Parish Office.
At times of critical illness, loved ones and caregivers
are welcome to call on their behalf.
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Funeral Rites
When a death occurs in your family, please advise the Parish Office immediately and you will be assisted in making funeral arrangements. We will also do our best to help you deal with your grief in a spiritual way.
*The Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Hamilton offers much helpful information. Please click here here to visit its web site:
http://www.thecatholiccemeteries.ca/
*The Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Hamilton offers much helpful information. Please click here here to visit its web site:
http://www.thecatholiccemeteries.ca/
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