Sacraments

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Communal Celebration as announced
Saturdays, 3:30pm-4:00pm at St. Peter the Apostle
Anytime by Appointment

Infant & Young Child (3-7 years old) Baptism:

Please call the office. Special instruction sessions with parents is required prior to scheduling baptism date.

Marriage:

Couples must contact the Pastor at least six (6) months before the anticipated date.

Sacrament of the Sick:

Any member of the parish who is elderly, seriously ill, or due to enter the hospital in the near future can receive the Sacrament of the Sick after the 8:00am Thursday Mass. Special arrangements can be made for those who are in the hospital or unable to attend Mass. Emergency phone number: (502) 955-0378.

Ministry to Sick and Homebound:

Please notify the Parish Office when someone is sick or homebound. Arrangements will be made for visits and Holy Communion.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults:

The RCIA process prepares those of catechetical age, 7 and up, for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist. Anyone interested in learning about the Catholic faith is invited to call the office. New inquirers are always welcome.

First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

Children are prepared for their First Reconciliation and for their First Holy Communion in the 2nd grade. Children who are attending either St. Andrew Academy or the Parish Religious Education program celebrate these sacraments together, usually at a Sunday Mass between Easter and the end of April. If a person has missed the reception of either sacrament, please call Cathy at the parish office for information, 937-5920, ext. 17. First Holy Communion is also celebrated at the Easter Vigil with those who are being initiated into the Catholic Church.

Sacrament of Confirmation

This sacrament seals a person's baptism. Reception of this sacrament is necessary for marriage in the Catholic Church. Eighth Grade Students in St. Andrew Academy and the Parish Religious Program are invited to prepare for this most important sacrament. People of other ages, who are not yet confirmed, are also invited to prepare for the celebration of this Sacrament of Initiation. The archbishop usually comes to St. Peter the Apostle and confirms our 8th grade candidates at a regular Sunday liturgy. The Sacrament of Confirmation is also celebrated by the pastor at the Easter Vigil with those who are being initiated into the Catholic faith.