Sacraments
Sacraments of Initiation
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Baptism
Baptism is the foundation of our Christian life, at which time your child is freed from sin and he/she becomes a member of Christ. Baptisms are offered from infancy to age 7.
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Baptism Preparation: Contact Dc. Mathew Lumia Phone: 315-469-6995 Ext. 131
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First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation is combined with preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Baptized children in the 2nd grade would attend religious education classes.
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Contact: Bonnie Barker, Faith Formation Director
Phone: 315-695-6995 Ext. 103
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First Communion
Our children continue preparation to receive First Communion. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:30 – 10:45 AM at Our Lady of Hope from September through April. There is a Saturday afternoon workshop and retreat required for the program. Adults are needed to help with catechesis and as classroom aides throughout the year. Celebration of First Communion is held in May.
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Contact: Bonnie Barker, Faith Formation Director
Phone: 315-695-6995 Ext. 103
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Confirmation
This exciting year-long ministry prepares all candidates to receive the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Preparation includes classes, small group sessions, service projects and a retreat. Teens are sponsored and mentored through the study of how real life issues impact their life-long faith journey and beliefs. Adults and mature teens are a vital part of this ministry as candidate sponsors, retreat leaders and teachers. Celebration of Confirmation is usually in May or June.
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Contact: Stephanie Stewart, Youth Minister/Confirmation Coordinator
Phone: 315-469-6995 Ext. 104
Marriage & Rite of Christian Initiation
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Holy Matrimony
Meetings with the Pastor and the engaged couple are scheduled in advance. Adequate time is given to discuss topics such as communication, children, finances, etc. in preparing for a spiritually informed and faith focused commitment to the sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Contact: Father Michael Galuppi
Phone 315-469-6995 Ext 105
Email: mgaluppi@syrdio.org
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a mentoring, sponsoring, educating and witnessing ministry to all interested in the Catholic faith and joining the Church. We journey with catechumens and candidates as they prepare to receive the sacraments and continue to journey with them as a community of faith. This involves faith sharing, welcoming, listening to their stories, teaching catechetical sessions, and sharing scriptures, sponsoring, preparing rites, introducing candidates to parish ministries and encouraging involvement in community Sessions generally occur year round. This is an exciting ministry to participate in as individuals choosing the Catholic faith prepare for the culmination of their journey at the Easter Vigil.
Contact: Parish Center
315-469-6995 Ext 101
Email: stmichaelstpeter@syrdio.org