The Sacrament of Baptism
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), 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.”
Taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1213
Baptism at the Cathedral-Basilica
Congratulations on the birth of your new child! The Cathedral-Basilica is blessed to welcome new members into our faith community.
Requirements
1. Parent(s) should be registered parishioners. If you are not a registered parishioner of the Cathedral-Basilica, a letter must be obtained from your Pastor acknowledging that you, his parishioner, is requesting the Sacrament of Baptism at the Cathedral-Basilica.
2. Parent(s) must first fill out the Baptismal Form | Download form here.
3. Submit a copy of the Birth Certificate.
4. Provide a white Baptismal Candle and white Baptismal Garment (“Bata”).
5. Select One (1) God-father & One (1) God-mother to serve as the child’s Sponsors. Each sponsor must submit an official Sponsor Certificate signed by his or her Pastor prior to the Baptism.
Parent(s) and Sponsors must go through a Baptism Class administered by the parish.
Scheduling a Baptism
* Baptisms are held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month after the 7:30 AM Mass.
* Contact the Pastoral Center at 472.6201 or email
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to schedule Baptism Classes.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion."
Taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1422
Confessions at the Cathedral-Basilica
Catholics are encouraged to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as Confession or Penance, on a regular basis. Individuals wishing to go to Confession can arrive at least 15 minutes before each Mass to meet with a Priest.
The Cathedral-Basilica also offers two parish-wide confessions each year, one during the Advent Season and the other during the Lenten Season.
Receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the firs time?
Parishioners who are receiving the sacrament for the first time are asked to attend Faith Formation classes administered by the parish. Parents with children in the 2nd grade are also encouraged to have their child enrolled in the Faith Formation program to begin preparing for the sacrament. You can register for classes by completing and submitting the Religious Education Form | Download form here.
Please contact the parish’s Faith Formation Director at 472.6201 for more information.
The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist (First Holy Communion)
“The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation participate with the whole community in the Lord's own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist.”
Taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1322
Holy Eucharist at the Cathedral-Basilica
Individuals wishing to receive the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation.
Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist for the first time?
Parishioners who are receiving the sacrament for the first time are asked to attend Faith Formation classes administered by the parish. Parents with children in the 2nd grade are also encouraged to have their child enrolled in the Faith Formation program to begin preparing for the sacrament. You can register for classes by completing and submitting the Religious Education Form | Download form here.
If you are an adult or your child is passed the 3rd grade, consider receiving the sacraments through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program. Individuals in the RCIA program will receive their sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass.
Please contact the parish’s Faith Formation Director at 472.6201 for more information.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
“Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
Taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1485
Confirmation at the Cathedral-Basilica
Individuals wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Holy Eucharist, if they are not participating in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.
Receiving the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation for the first time?
Individuals in the 11th grade are encouraged to enroll in the Faith Formation program to prepare to receive the sacrament. You can register for classes by completing and submitting the Religious Education Form | Download form here.
If you are an adult and passed the 11th grade, consider receiving the sacraments through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program. Individuals in the RCIA program will receive their sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass.
The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament."
Taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1601
Weddings at the Cathedral-Basilica
The Sacrament of Matrimony is a covenantal relationship between you and your spouse before God and His Church.
Requirements
1. First meet with your Pastor or schedule an appointment with the Rector or Vice-Rector of the Cathedral-Basilica | Schedule an appointment here.
2. Complete and submit a Facilities Usage Form to utilize the Cathedral | Download the Facilities Usage Form here.
3. All proper forms and documents must be completed and submitted to the Pastoral Center in advance | View a complete check list here.
Scheduling a Wedding
* The Cathedral-Basilica encourages couples who are preparing for marriage to begin this process at least six (6) months prior to the anticipated wedding date.
* No wedding date can be scheduled at the Cathedral-Basilica without the approval of the Rector or his designee.
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ."
Taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1499
Pastoral Care for our elderly and those who are ill…
The Priests of the Cathedral-Basilica constantly care for our aged and ill parishioners and their families. Every opportunity to pray and bless those who are infirmed is a reminder of God’s grace in our lives.
If you have a family member or friend who is elderly or ill, always know that a Priest will be grateful to administer the Church’s Sacrament of Anointing the Sick.
You are also encouraged to enlist the names of those who are sick (Pro Infomorium) in the parish’s Mass Intentions so that, as a community of faith, the church will pray for the particular needs of the elderly and sick.
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