Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is the sacrament that washes away the Original Sin committed by Adam and Eve. By this sacrament, we became members of the Mystical Body of Christ. In order to baptize a child at Sacred Heart Church, the parents should be registered members of the parish.
To be Godparents, the persons need to be confirmed Catholics who practice their Catholic faith by attending regular Sunday Mass. Godparents must obtain a sponsor certificate from the parish where they are registered and attend Mass.
The Sacrament of Baptism in English is administered the second Saturday of the month at 12:00 PM. You must be in church 15 minutes prior to the celebration. Please call the Rectory office to attend a Baptism class.
Bautismo
El Sacramento del Bautismo es el sacramento que lava el Pecado Original cometido por Adán y Eva. Por este sacramento, nos convertimos en miembros del Cuerpo Místico de Cristo. Para bautizar a un niño en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, los padres deben estar registrados como feligreses.
Para ser padrinos, los padrinos deben ser católicos confirmados que practiquen su fe católica asistiendo a la misa dominical. Los padrinos deben obtener un certificado de padrino de la parroquia donde están registrados y asistir a misa.
El Sacramento del Bautismo en español se administra el cuarto sábado de cada mes a la 1:00 p. m. Debe estar en la iglesia 15 minutos antes de la celebración. Por favor, llame a la rectoría para asistir a una clase de bautismo.
→ Descargue el formulario de Registro de Bautismo en Español
PENANCE
Sin is before all else an offense against God, a rupture of communion with Him. At the same time it damages communion with the Church. For this reason, conversion entails both God's forgiveness and reconciliation with the Church, which are expressed and accomplished by the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
Confession is held Saturday from 2:45 - 3:45 PM or by appointment.
First Holy Communion
To receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time, a child must be Baptized, an enrolled member of the Faith Formation Program at Sacred Heart Church, at least eight years old and have received First Penance and Reconciliation. In addition, he/she must meet the requirements as specified by the Pastor and Director of Religious Education.
Confirmation
To receive the Sacrament of Confirmation a child must be Baptized, an enrolled member of the Faith Formation Program at Sacred Heart Church, at least 13 years old, in the 7th grade and have received the Sacraments of First Penance and First Eucharist. In addition, they must meet the requirements as specified by the Pastor and Director of Religious Education.
For more information, please email the DRE, Michele Sabia: [email protected] or call the Rectory Office 203-324-9544.
Para más información, llame a la Oficina de la Rectoría 203-324-9544.
Marriage
Marriages are performed on Saturdays at 1:00 PM or by appointment. At least one member of the couple should be a registered member of Sacred Heart Church. The couple should be willing to practice their faith by at least attending Mass.
Couples should call the Rectory six month in advance of the hoped for wedding to meet with one of the priests. Please call the Rectory to make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the preparation for the wedding.
Sacrament of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Sick (anointing) is given to those who are seriously sick. Please call the Rectory if someone in your family is seriously ill, in the hospital, to add a person's name to the prayer list, to have a priest visit someone at home or to have a priest administer the Anointing of the Sick.