Sacraments
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Baptism
Baptism is the first sacrament in the Catholic Church. It is a special ceremony where a child is welcomed into the Christian faith. During baptism, the child is usually sprinkled with holy water, symbolizing the cleansing of sin and the start of a new life in Christ. It is a joyful occasion for families, as the child becomes a member of the Church and begins their spiritual journey.
First Reconciliation and First Communion
First Reconciliation and First Communion are important events for Catholic children.
First Reconciliation is when children confess their sins to a priest for the first time and receive God’s forgiveness.
First Communion is when they receive the Eucharist, the body and blood of Christ, for the first time during Mass. Both ceremonies help children grow closer to God and are celebrated with joy by their families and church community.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a sacrament in the Catholic Church where a person strengthens their faith and receives the Holy Spirit. It typically happens when a child reaches the age of reason, usually around 12 or 13, and is ready to confirm their commitment to the Church. During the ceremony, the bishop or priest anoints the person with holy oil and lays hands on them, symbolizing the gift of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation helps individuals grow in their faith and become more active members of the Church.
Marriage
Matrimony is the sacrament in the Catholic Church by which “a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life” (CCC 1601). With the blessing of God and the Church – in the presence of family and friends – a couple who enters into marriage celebrates a union of love that is oriented toward each other’s good and towards procreation.
Contact the Parish office at 403-249-7764 for more information.
Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the sacramental process through which adults are welcomed into the Church.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or how to become Catholic, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Holy Name Church at 403-249-7764.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is administered to any baptized Catholic person who is seriously ill or in danger of death (CCC 1513), and can only be administered by a priest.
Contact the Parish at 403-249-7764 for more information. The Diocese of Calgary also has a Priest Emergency Paging hotline at 403-231-9505 for those in need of Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation, or Viaticum in an emergency medical situation.