Sacraments
Sacraments hold a central place in our Catholic faith, channeling the grace of God into our lives.
Baptism
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." –CCC, 1213
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Holy Communion
The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” –CCC, 1324
In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present - body, blood, soul, and divinity - under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead.
Confirmation
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world.
“Like Baptism which it completes, Confirmation is given only once, for it, too, imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual mark, the ‘character,’ which is the sign that Jesus Christ has marked a Christian with the seal of his Spirit by clothing him with power from on high so that he may be his witness.” –CCC, 1304
Contact our Religious Education Coordinator, Jennifer Turner, for Confirmation class information.
Reconciliation
Penance is an experience of the gift of God's boundless mercy. Not only does it free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us.
5:30pm – 6:30pm
11:00am – Noon
Confessions
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Holy Matrimony
The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, not a contract. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ's spousal love for the Church.
"Father, you have made the union of man and wife so holy a mystery that it symbolizes the marriage of Christ and his Church." –One of the Nuptial Blessings in the Liturgical Celebration of Marriage
Interested in learning more about getting married at Mother Teresa? Please click the link below for more details.
Holy Orders
“Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time.” –CCC, 1536
The Sacrament of Holy Orders is a profound commitment to serve God's people, marking a man's ordination as a deacon, priest, or bishop within the Catholic Church. The commitment symbolizes not just a duty, but a profound mission to join in Christ's ministry. It is a commitment that echoes in every aspect of their life, guiding them in their spiritual journey and their service to the Church.
If you have questions or are thinking about religious life, please contact Fr. Simpson.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is one of the Church's healing sacraments. It's a sacred ceremony that offers spiritual strength and healing to those who are seriously ill, undergoing significant operations, or dealing with the frailty of old age.This sacrament serves as a profound reminder of God's unwavering love in times of physical and spiritual distress. While the hope is for physical healing, its primary purpose is to provide spiritual healing. Those who receive it are gifted with the Holy Spirit's peace and courage, enabling them to face their health challenges with faith, and in harmony with the suffering of Christ.
For emergencies and last rites, please contact the parish office at 615.283.3119.
“Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
–MATTHEW 28:19
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