Sacraments of Initiation for Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/RCIA:
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process through which adults prepare to celebrate the sacraments of initiation
- Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist—with the Catholic community of faith. This is a gradual process during which the person
journeys with others and is formed in the Catholic way of life, a life of discipleship rooted in Christ and enlivened by the
gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Please call Carole Chuk, (610) 867-7424 ext. 12.
Confirmation:
Adult Catholics who have not been confirmed are
invited to receive instruction and make arrangements to be
confirmed. Please call Msgr. Martin, (610) 867-7424 ext. 10.
Reconciliation:
Personal Confession:
Scheduled Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM and by appointment.
Communal Penance Services:
Scheduled one evening during the Advent season and one evening during the Lenten season.
Marriage:
Contact with the rectory should be made 6 months
prior to the wedding date so we may prepare together
for the celebration of your marriage. Please call
the secretary at the rectory, (610) 867-7424 ext. 10.
Ministry to the Sick:
Anointing of the Sick:
Provided by the priests. A sacrament of
healing for the comfort of the sick and the family, please call the
rectory at (610) 867-7424 ext. 10.
Communion Visits:
Offered on a temporary or permanent basis by the
Eucharistic Ministers to enable the homebound to continue to share in
the liturgy of the Word and the Eucharist. Priests visit the sick
monthly or as per arrangement. Eucharistic Ministers visit weekly,
biweekly, or monthly as per arrangement. Call Karen Green (610)
867-7424 ext 10 or the parish nurse (610) 867-7424 ext 17
Hospital Visits:
Are made by the clergy, parish nurses and
Eucharistic ministers. When a family member or neighbor is
seriously ill, hospitalized, anticipating surgery or homebound, please call the
rectory at (610) 867-7424 ext. 10 or ext. 17.
Sacraments of Initiation for Youth
Baptism:
Home visitation to welcome your new baby. One preparatory session for
parents and godparents. Parents please call Deacon Dick at
(610) 867-7424 ext. 18.
Eucharist -First Communion:
Scheduled yearly for third grade students. Formal preparation within PREP
and St. Michael's School curriculum. Two gatherings for parents and children.
Please call Christina B. Durback or Teresa Stauffer at (610) 814-0712.
Confirmation:
Scheduled yearly for students in grade 8. Two parent gatherings. Older
students who wish to be confirmed should call Christina B. Durback or Teresa Stauffer
at (610) 814-0712.
First Reconciliation:
Scheduled yearly for second grade students. Formal preparation within PREP and
St. Michael's School curriculum. Two gatherings for parents and children.
Please call Christina B. Durback or Teresa Stauffer at (610) 814-0712.