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The
Sacraments: A sacrament is "an efficacious sign of
grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by
which divine life is dispensed to us through the work of the
Holy Spirit" (The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second
Edition) The Catholic Church is a sacramental church in that
the life of the faithful is centered around the celebration
of the Sacraments.
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There
are Seven Sacraments in the church; Baptism,
Confirmation, Eucharist (Holy Communion), Reconciliation (Confession/Penance),
Anointing of the Sick, Marriage and Holy Orders.
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Preparation
for the Sacraments: At St. Anne Catholic Church there
are preparations necessary for reception of most of the Sacraments.
Below you will find the requirements for each one as it is
here at our parish.
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Baptism:
Infants and children up to 6 years of age are brought to Baptism
by their parents or guardians. The parents or guardians must
have a Preparatory Session with Jim Yencha, Director of Sacramental
Preparation. This session takes approximately one to one-and-a-half
hours and is scheduled at the convenience of the parents.
The Preparation Session must be done before a child is baptized.
Children
ages 7-18 are brought into the Catholic Community through
the Christian Initiation of Children of Catechetical Age (CICCA).
This process which mimics the Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA), begins in September each year and concludes
with the child receiving Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist
at the Easter Vigil. The time frame for this preparation is
dependent on the individual. Please contact Jim Yencha
at 276-669-8200 Ext. 23 for more information on Baptism, CICCA,
or RCIA.
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First
Reconciliation: First Reconciliation is celebrated with
children who are at least 7 years of age and in the Second
grade. Parents are required to attend the adult classes while
the children are attending the children’s classes. Children
must be enrolled in and attending either St. Anne’s Catholic
School or St. Anne’s Sunday School of Religion in order
to prepare for Reconciliation.
Classes are scheduled for October 30, November 13, 20,
2005 from 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM. Celebration of First
Reconciliation is either on Friday, December 2, 2005
at 7:00 PM or Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 11:00 AM.
Please contact Jim Yencha at 276-669-8200 Ext. 23 for
more information.
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First
Eucharist: First Eucharist is celebrated on Mother’s
Day weekend each year. The children who have celebrated their
First Reconciliation this year are eligible to prepare for
and receive First Eucharist ( Holy Communion).
Parents are required to attend the adult sessions while the
children attend their classes.
First Eucharist classes will be held on February 12 &
26 and March 12, 2006 from 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM. The
children and parents are also required to attend the First
Eucharist Retreat on May 7, 2006 from 2:00 PM until 5:30 PM.
First Eucharist will be celebrated the weekend of May 13/14,
2006. Questions or for more information, please call Jim
Yencha at 276-669-8200 Ext. 23
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