Sacramental Preparation V2
As Catholics, we live out our faith life in a most special way through the seven Sacraments of the Church. The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. The Sacraments of Service are Marriage and Holy Orders. The Sacraments of Healing are Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
Adult Confirmation – This ministry serves any adult Catholic wishing the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Contact: Sandy Gagnon 816-781-4343 x206- Baptism – For infant and young child baptism, parent preparation is done through group meetings at the home of a lead couple. Older children receive individual preparation and receive the Sacrament of Baptism at the Easter Vigil. (See RCIA).
Contact: Kirsten Maggi 816-781-4343 x202 - First Reconciliation and First Communion – See Sacramental Prep for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion
Youth Confirmation – See Sacramental Prep – Confirmation
SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE
- Engaged Encounter – One part of preparation for marriage which is offered to our engaged couples is an Engaged Encounter Weekend, presented by a team of two married couples and a priest. Lead couples must be Catholic, be living a sacramental way of life, believe in Natural Family Planning, follow the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding marriage, and be married at least two years. Engaged Encounter Weekends are offered once a month in our Diocese. Lead couples are trained and present about two weekends a year. Contact: Fr. Mike Roach 816-781-4343 x201
- MARRIAGE – Arrangements must be made six months in advance of the ceremony. Marriage instructions are by appointment with one of the priests. According to the Marriage Policy of the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph, the marriage preparation process requires all couples to complete a premarital assessment (FOCCUS), and attend two Saturday sessions given by the Diocese. As an option, couples can be involved in the parish-based Lead Couple Program (four 2-hour sessions) or the Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend.
Contact: The parish office 816-781-4343 x203 or
Contact: Fr. Mike Roach 816-781-4343 x201 - Vocation to Holy Order & Religious Life – A great source of blessing to the life of the Church comes from those individuals who are considering a special vocation to religious life or to orders as an ordained minister (priest or deacon). Contact Fr. Mike Roach if you are interested or praying about this call on your life.
Contact: Fr. Mike Roach 816-781-4343 x201
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
Anointing the Sick – The Anointing of the Sick is available not only for those in danger of death, but for all who are suffering from serious chronic illness, those of advanced years who are experiencing the fragility and decline of health, and those who are soon to undergo serious surgery.
Contact: Parish Office (816) 781-4343