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SacramentsAny adult who has not received any or all of the Sacraments should call the Rectory for more information. A program is provided for children who have not received their Sacraments in the normal grade that they are offered. Baptism | Eucharist | Confirmation | Reconciliation | MatrimonyAnointing of the Sick | Holy Orders Baptism is our birth as Christians, a second birth into God’s family. Baptisms at St. Denis take place on Sundays. Families celebrate this sacrament individually and by appointment only. Please call the Rectory to set up an appointment. The first Eucharist is celebrated at St. Denis as part of our 2nd Grade Religious Education Program. St. Denis is committed to assisting parents in their efforts to teach children about our faith. Classes begin in September and are held every other week. Children are encouraged to participate in Masses on Sunday at 8:30am and attend a retreat in the spring. Parents are required to attend parent meetings and worship mass weekly with their families. The First Eucharist celebration is usually held in the spring on a Saturday at 11:00am. Anyone who has not received the Sacrament of Eucharist should call the Rectory for more information. Confirmation is the sacrament that celebrates the presence of God’s special strength and gifts in a maturing baptized person in order to become a better disciple. This sacrament strengthens the individual in the life of the Spirit and confers on a person a greater responsibility in Christian life. St. Denis celebrates this sacrament as part of the Religious Education Program. Students begin preparing for this sacrament in the 11th grade, and are confirmed by the Bishop in the fall of their senior year. Anyone who has not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation is invited to call the Rectory for information on how to do so. Reconciliation is the sacrament that has the special power to forgive our sins and renew our love for God and people. St. Denis is committed to emphasizing sorrow and repentance along with the positive and joyful aspects of going to confession. Reconciliation is celebrated at St. Denis as part of our 4th Grade Religious Education Program. Children are required to attend classes beginning in September and meet every other week. They are also encouraged to participate in Masses at 8:30am on Sunday. Parents are required to attend parent meetings as well as worship at Mass weekly with their families. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is held during the program. This sacrament is also offered to all other grades throughout the year as well as to anyone before Mass on Saturday or by appointment. Please call the Rectory if you would like further information. “A Wedding is a day, Marriage is a lifetime.” Marriage preparation helps people discover whether they are ready to share the qualities of fidelity, commitment, and permanence. St. Denis is committed to assisting in all aspects of marriage preparation. One year’s notice is required in order to fulfill the requirements of the Marriage Preparation Policy of the Diocese of Worcester. Please call the Rectory to make an appointment. The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament that celebrates God’s healing power and strength. This sacrament is meant not only for the terminally ill, but for those with serious illness as well. Please call the Rectory. The sacrament of Holy Orders is a powerful sign through which a man shares in Jesus Christ’s priesthood as an ordained deacon, priest or bishop. Holy Orders is a Sacrament of Service. Please call the Rectory for more information on becoming a priest or deacon.
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