GENERAL PREPARATIONS

Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are the three Sacraments of Initiation through which we become members of the Body of Christ.

The spiritual development of you, the parents of a new baby, is essential in the preparation of baptism.

Through the years to come, your child will grow and develop as he/she witnesses your Catholic faith in action. You are the first and most important teachers of the faith.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS

We recommend that you receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please feel free to discuss any concern individually with Father Joseph Rafacz at your baptismal preparation meeting.

Attend Mass and receive the Eucharist. Put the Lord first in your life as parents are the primary teachers of the Catholic faith.

Attend Mass each Sunday. Your presence is important to the St. Agnes Catholic Parish community. Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation schedules can be found below.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Every Saturday 5:30-6:15pm or anytime by appointment (parish office 359-5675)

Mass Schedule:
Sunday Mass
SUN. 7A.M.
SUN. 9A.M.

Saturday Mass
SAT. 6:30 P.M.

Weekday Mass
MON., TUES., THUR., FRI., 8 A.M.

WED., 12 noon at Saint Clare's Hospital Chapel

• Families requesting baptism should be registered parishioners of St. Agnes Catholic Parish. Those who are not need a letter of permission from their home church pastor.
• Parents are required to attend the baptismal preparation meeting.

Godparents must:

• Be chosen by the parents of the child to be baptized and be qualified to assume the life-long role of Godparent/s
• Be a Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
• Be at least sixteen years old
• Be a practicing Catholic
• Not be the father or the mother of the child being baptized
• Non-Catholics may serve as a witness to the baptism together with a Catholic sponsor.