GOD’S LOVE IN THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS

Jesus touches our lives through the sacraments. Our celebrations of the sacraments are signs of Jesus’ presence in our lives and a means for receiving His grace. The Catholic Church celebrates seven sacraments, which are divided into three categories.

Sacraments of Initiation

These sacraments lay the foundation of every Christian life.

BAPTISM

In Baptism we receive new life in Christ. Baptism takes away original sin and gives us a new birth in the Holy Spirit. Its sign is the pouring of water.

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation seals our life of faith in Jesus. Its signs are the laying on of hands on a person’s head, most often by a bishop, and the anointing with oil. Like Baptism, Confirmation is received only once.

EUCHARIST

The Eucharist nourishes our life of faith. Its signs are the bread and wine we receive—the Body and Blood of Christ.


Sacraments of Healing

These sacraments celebrate the healing power of Jesus.

PENANCE

Through Penance we receive God’s forgiveness. Forgiveness requires being sorry for our sins. In Penance we receive Jesus’ healing grace through absolution by the priest. The signs of this sacrament are our confession of sins and the words of absolution.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

This sacrament unites a sick person’s suffering with that of Jesus and brings forgiveness of sins. Oil, a symbol of strength, is the sign of this sacrament. A person is anointed with oil and receives the laying on of hands from a priest.


Sacraments at the Service of Communion

These sacraments help members serve the community.

MATRIMONY

In Matrimony a baptized man and woman are united with each other as a sign of the unity between Jesus and his Church. Matrimony requires the consent of the couple, as expressed in the marriage promises. The couple and their wedding rings are the signs of this sacrament.

HOLY ORDERS

In Holy Orders men are ordained as priests, deacons, or bishops. Priests serve as spiritual leaders of their communities, and deacons serve to remind us of our baptismal call to help others. Bishops carry on the teachings of the apostles. The signs of this sacrament are the laying on of hands and anointing with oil by the bishop.

Receiving the Sacraments

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Important Contact Information


Pastor
Father Kevin Schmittgens
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Office: 314-962-0038


Priest in Residence
Father Charles Samson
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Deacon
Deacon Patrick Waldschmidt
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Deacon
Deacon Steve Murray
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Secretary
Laurie Medley
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Parish Bookkeeper
Carol Herber
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Music Director
Todd Senzig
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Director of Youth Ministry
Molly Berra
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Coordinator of Religious Education
Teresa Roberson-Mullins
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School Principal
Pam Galluzzo
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School Secretary
Mary Ann Gaffney
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