"Baptism places upon our souls a mark that forever will identify it as one privileged of God"   
Sr. Mary Jean Dorcy, O.P. 
 

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First Holy Communion Practice - Friday, May 5th at 6:00 p.m.
First Holy Communion Mass - Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

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"We live in a difficult world and we need all the help we can get.  The greatest help is always available to us and it is always right here in the Church and her Sacraments, especially the Eucharist."  The Holy Eucharist constantly reshapes our lives to be more like Jesus Christ."  Father Martin J. Ralko

The Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist are the foundations of Christian life.   By Baptism we are born anew, we are strengthened by the Sacrament of Confirmation and we are nourished by Holy Eucharist.

"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit"  The Catechism of the Catholic Church"  # 1213

Infant and Child Baptisms:    Parents are required and sponsors encouraged to attend a baptismal preparation class (Pre-Jordan). Baptisms are scheduled on an individual basis.   To register for a class or schedule a Baptism please call (740) 453-0597, ext. 14.   

 Adult Baptisms:   Adults interested Baptism participate in the RCIA program first as Inquirers, to learn more about the sacrament, then as Catechumens as they prepare to receive the sacrament.    For more information please call (740) 453-0597, ext. 14.   

 

• The Code of Cannon Law mandates that there be no more than two godparents (both Catholic), or one godparent (Catholic) and one witness (Baptized Christian), one male and one female. 
• There must be at least one Catholic sponsor/godparent. 
• A Non-Catholic, baptized, Christian may be a witness to the Baptism along with a Catholic godparent/sponsor.
• Catholic Baptismal Sponsors must be practicing (regularly attends Sunday Mass) Catholics, at least 16 years of age, who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. 
• It is acceptable to have only one godparent who meets the above stated requirements. 
• Godparents/sponsors  who are not a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church are asked to provide a letter of recommendation from their pastor..  Likewise a non-Catholic baptized Christian must have a letter from their pastor and/or a baptismal Certificate.
• Read more about Baptism in the Catholic Church here. 
   

Confirmation is a Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghost to make us strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Christ. 
Baltimore Catechism Four #166

"For 'by the sacrament of Cofirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.  Hence they are, as a  true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obligated to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."   Catechism of the Catholic Church # 1285

"After the great prayers, the bread is the Body and the wine is the Blood of Jesus."   St. Athanasius

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held on the First Friday of the Month from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Scheduled Adorers are needed for each hour of the day.  As it is necessary to have no less than two people at all times.  If you are able to give an hour to Jesus , please contact the parish office at (740) 453-0597 ext. 14 or e-mail.  EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, September 1st, 2023.  

If there is a funeral, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will not be held.
In the case of inclement weather Eucharistic Adoration will be not be held.