Sacraments

THE SACRAMENTS

The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the Sacraments. There are seven Sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

Sacraments are "powers that comes forth" from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are "the masterworks of God" in the new and everlasting covenant.

THE LITURGY

In the Church's liturgy, the divine blessing is fully revealed and communicated. Our Heavenly Father is acknowledged and adored as the source and end of all the blessings of creation and salvation. In His Word who became incarnate, died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. Through His Word, He pours into our hearts the Gift that contains all gifts, the Holy Spirit.

Baptism

The first of the seven sacraments, and the "door" which gives access to the other sacraments. Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our justification.

Baptisms are done once per month in English and twice in Spanish, Saturday 11AM. Please call the office for more information (928)782-7516

Reconciliation

The sacramental celebration in which, through God's mercy and forgiveness, the sinner is reconciled with God and also with the Church, Christ's Body, which is wounded by sin.

Tuesday: Following Novena at 6PM
Saturday: 4PM to 5PM
(Or by an appointment)

Eucharist

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; . . . he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and . . . abides in me, and I in him” (Jn 6:51, 54, 56).

And as they were eating He took bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them and said, ‘Take, this is my body.’ And He took a cup and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them and they all drank of it and He said to them, ‘This is my blood of the New Covenant which is poured out for many (Mark 14: 22-24).

The ritual, sacramental action of thanksgiving to God which constitutes the principal Christian liturgical celebration of and communion in the paschal mystery of Christ.

Please see mass times at home page

Confirmation

Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or "confirm" the baptized in union with Christ and equip them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church.

Requirements: Eligible students must be in 8th Grade or in High School. They must complete 20 hours of community service, and attend the confirmation retreat. For further information contact Armeda Coronado at the parish (928)783-1324

Marriage

A covenant or partnership of life between a man and woman, which is ordered to the well-being of the spouses and to the procreation and upbringing of children.

Marriage registration forms are needed six months prior to date of marriage to satisfy requirements. For further information contact the office (928)782-7516

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick is administered by a priest to a baptized person who begins to be in danger of death because of illness or old age, through prayer and the anointing of the body with the oil of the sick