Sacraments

Baptism

For children under the age of 7, please contact the Parish office. Baptismal preparation class and interview is required. The date for the Baptism will be scheduled after the preparation instruction.

For children age 7 or older and not yet baptized, please refer to Children's Catechumenate.

Reconciliation

Saturday 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Sacramental preparation is a two-year process beginning in Grade One. Children prepare for Reconciliation and First Eucharist by attending either Our Lady of Lourdes School, or weekly Faith Formation classes the year before receiving the sacraments in Grade Two.

Eucharist

Confirmation

Confirmation preparation is a 2-part program.

• The first year of preparation involves Catholic instruction at a Catholic high school or Sunday morning classes at the parish.
• The second year all students meet together for weekly classes at the parish.

Confirmation occurs once a year with the Bishop during the Easter Season. This year summer classes will be available as well.

Adults who have not been confirmed are welcomed to call the parish office at 919.861.4600.

Matrimony

Arrangements must be made with the pastor for an initial interview at least 6 months prior to the wedding. Subsequent meetings will be made by appointment with the pastor. Participation in the Marriage Preparation Program is required.

For more information about planning your wedding, marriage preparation workshops and to register online, please visit the following link on the Diocese of Raleigh Website at http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/how/marriage/index.aspx.

Anointing

Conferred upon request prior to surgery or at time of illness.

Ministry to the Sick
Please telephone the parish office to advise staff of illness or hospitalization of a family member.

Holy Orders