Baptism

• The Sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated immediately following the 11:30 AM Mass on Sundays.

• Please call the parish office at least two months in advance in order to make arrangements.

• Parents must be registered in the parish and active for at least three months prior to the Baptism.

• Sponsors must be canonically eligible.

• Adult Baptism, for those eligible and who have completed the required religious instruction, can be scheduled by contacting the parish office.

Reconciliation (Confession)

• First Reconciliation is held yearly for children in second grade or older who have completed the required religious instruction.

• Please see the home page or the weekly bulletin for the regular and Holiday Reconciliation (Confession) schedule.

• First Eucharist is held yearly for children in second grade or older who have completed the required religious instruction.

• Holy Eucharist (Communion) is available at all regularly scheduled and special Masses.

• Please contact the parish office to inquire about Eucharist for those unable to attend a regularly scheduled Mass.

• Confirmation is held yearly for children in eighth grade or older who have completed the required religious instruction.

• Confirmation is usually held in the Fall at a date scheduled by the Bishop of the Allentown Diocese.

• Adults who have not received confirmation can contact the parish office for details on the requirements to proceed in receiving this sacrament.

• Please contact the parish office at least 6 months before the proposed marriage date in order to arrange for the necessary preparation.

• An appointment is necessary before a wedding date may be scheduled.

• Parish and diocesan pre-marital classes are required.

• Parish guidelines must be followed when planning the marriage ceremony.

• Single males, over the age of 18, who are interested in pursuing the rewards of life in the Priesthood should contact the parish office to receive more information.

• The Diocese of Allentown currently uses St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

• Please contact the parish office to arrange visitation for any ill, injured or hospitalized members.