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SACRAMENTS
The Latin word sacramentum means “a sign of the sacred.”
The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to
what is sacred, significant, and important for Christians.
They are special occasions for experiencing God’s saving presence.
That’s what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are
at the same time signs and instruments of God’s grace.
Learn more about the sacraments, and celebrate them fully with us.
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Baptism
Parents wishing to have a child (6 years and under) baptized, must be registered active parishioners for a minimum of 3 months prior to the date of baptism. All participants are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class prior to setting a date.
For godparents/sponsors who are members of a parish other than St. Patrick Catholic Church, a letter from their pastor confirming their eligibility to be a godparent/sponsor must be presented.
Reconciliation/Penance
The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance (“Confession”) is on Sundays in the “Quiet Room” to the left of the main church entrance.
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8:00 – 8:10 am
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10:20 – 10:40 am
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4:45 – 5:00 pm
Individuals can also schedule a time with Father Val by calling the Office M-F 8:30-4:30
at (901) 527-2542
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the process of initiation into the full life of the Catholic Church and both renews and strengthens our baptismal call to live out our faith in Christ in the world. In the Diocese of Memphis, the Sacrament is celebrated in the Easter season when a child is in the eighth grade or above. Children are required to attend Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes or have been enrolled in a Catholic school for the full year prior to beginning preparation to receive the sacrament.
Holy Communion
The Catholic Church practices the apostolic teaching that during the celebration of the Mass, bread and wine, the gifts brought to the altar to be consecrated, by the very words uttered by Christ himself, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, truly become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
We Catholics take Jesus at his word when he says, “This is My Body. This is My Blood.” And, we say “Amen” – “I believe” – so that when we receive this Blessed Sacrament, we may be sustained as the Mystical Body of Christ, called to do His Will.
Holy Orders
There are three ranks of clergy in the Catholic church - bishops, presbyters (priests), and deacons. Here at St. Patrick, we are blessed with one priest (and pastor) and two permanent deacons.
Marriage
Couples wishing to get married must make an appointment with a priest or deacon at least 6 months before the proposed date of the wedding regardless of where the wedding will take place.
Couples wishing to get married at St. Patrick Catholic Church must also obtain a copy of our Wedding Guidelines. These are available for download by clicking here.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a prayer by the Church for the healing of the person being anointed. Perhaps that healing will be physical but the healing that we ask for in the sacrament is also spiritual and emotional. The Sacrament of the Sick is available to any baptized Catholic (over the age of 7) whose health is impaired by illness or advanced age.
The Church asks us to not to wait until the last possible moment and encourages any Catholic whose health is seriously impaired to seek the sacrament whenever their illness or infirmity becomes serious.
Funerals
If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, our prayers are with you in these difficult times. Please contact us for information regarding scheduling funeral services. If you wish to schedule a funeral at St. Patrick or if you need the assistance of a priest or deacon for a funeral home or graveside service, please contact the parish before making final arrangements with a funeral home.
For information regarding the planning of a Catholic funeral, open Planning a Catholic Funeral.
For information regarding the position of the Catholic Church on the practice of cremation and the proper disposition of cremains, open History of Cremation and the Catholic Church.
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