SACRAMENTS
The uniqueness of the Catholic Church lies in
the intimacy of of its members with Jesus Christ through the celebration of
the sacraments. More than just signs, the sacraments are events that draw
the parish into "FAMILY." In Sacred Heart Parish Family, teams have been
established for each of our sacramental celebrations. A member of the team
will help to make certain that reception of the sacrament is as fully a
community celebration as possible and that the church puts all its resources
at the disposal of the recipient and family.
Baptism
- For Baptism Preparation Class, please contact the Pastoral Center at
723-5288 (or email:
jshaw@sacredheartwf.org at
least 30 days prior to the desired baptism, or during the last trimester of
pregnancy
First Communion and Reconciliation
- Our
children normally are prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
for the first time during the 1st semester and First Communion during the
2nd semester for the second grade. Because these are family experiences, the
child's parents need to play an active part in their preparation. We
consider the child's entire Notre Dame Schools or Sunday Religious Formation
Classes from the beginning of formal education through the 12th grade as
imperative.
Confirmation
- Confirmation has become the
occasion at which the young adult renews his or her commitment to Christ
before the church and receives the fullness of the Holy Spirit with
anointing by the Bishop to serve his parish family and begin to taste the
options of Lifetime Service. Preparation for the sacrament begins in the
fall of the sophomore year.
Matrimony
- A couple planning to be married
within the church must begin preparation six months in advance of any
planned date. They should contact a priest even eqrlier is they would gain
the most benefit from the preparation we will share with them. Some 70 clock
hours will be devoted to help the couple appreciate the depth of Christ's
love for them and to prepare for the challenge of the Christian marriage.
Anointing of the Sick
- Sickness and advancing
age are occasions for this sacrament. If anyone is seriously ill, the office
should be notified and the sacrament will be bestowed upon request. regular
visits and communion are taken to those in the hospital, nursing homes, or
those unable to leave their own homes. Due to the Health and Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), hospitals are not allowed to
provide lists of patients unless the patient or responsible party gives
permission by completing all necessary forms upon admittance. Catholic
priests, Deacons, Sisters, Brothers or other Church ministers will not be
able to provide spiritual visits or sacraments, such as Anointings,
Baptisms, Reconciliation, and the Holy Eucharist without your written
permission.
Reconciliation
- Confessions on Saturdays from
3:00 to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment with the priest. Communal
Reconciliation during Advent and Lent. Please consult the bulletin for the
times.
Holy Orders and Religious Life
- For more
information on the Sacrament of Holy Orders and/or Religious Life, please
contact Father Kyle Walterscheid, Director of Vocations, (817) 366-0439, or
by email: kwalterscheid@fwdioc.org
