Sacraments

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Confessions are heard on Saturdays, 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.

Sacrament of Baptism

A parent, who is a practicing Catholic, should prepare for the Baptism of a child by contacting the parish office, preferably before the arrival of the child. Adults seeking Baptism or desiring to join the Catholic Church should call the parish office, or contact a parish priest.

The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist is available to all second grade students in the parish, who are either enrolled in St. Paul School or in the Family Religious Education program. Preparation for these Sacraments begins in November. Older children in need of Sacraments should contact the parish office. Click here for this year's schedule.

Sacrament of Confirmation

This year Confirmation preparation classes will be held on Sunday nights starting after the 6:00 PM Mass (as close to 7:00 PM as possible) and ending at 9:00 PM. This program is open to all 9th Graders (who have already received the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion) and any other high school student who has not previously been confirmed. The registration form is available outside our Parish Office in the wooden information rack. The cost of the program is $25.oo per student. The completed form with the registration fee should be submitted to our Parish Office. Please make checks payable to "St. Paul’s Catholic Church Youth Group." The program starts on Sunday night, September 2, with a mandatory meeting which will include both the candidates and their parents/guardians. At this meeting, information about the expectations and requirements of the program will be discussed. The class schedule will also be handed out at this meeting. Click here to download the General Information Sheet and/or check the bulletin for further information and updates. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Jim Ruhlin by phone (822-3481) or by e-mail (frjim@stpaulstpete.com).

Thank you for your continued commitment to raise your child in the Catholic faith.

Sacrament of Holy Marriage

Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in advance. The Catholic party is expected to be attending Mass regularly.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Those who are being admitted to a hospital should receive this sacrament at Mass whenever possible. The infirm may receive the sacrament regularly at home by contacting the parish Outreach office at 727-502-9611.