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The Sacraments of the
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Baptism - Celebrated
on the first Sunday of the month at 2:00pm and the third Saturday of the
month at 1:00pm. Parents are required to attend a pre-baptismal
instruction class before the Sacrament is administered. The instruction
class is given on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm in the
Colbert Center. Families must register for Baptism with one of the
priests or deacon at the Rectory Office in advance of the class. |
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Confirmation -
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Holy Communion - The
Blessed Sacrament can be received by all baptized Catholics who are free
from serious sin during the celebration of the Mass. Arrangement may
also be made to those who are ill or homebound. For children who have
yet to receive Holy Communion and have reached the age of reason
(approximately 7 years of age or 2nd Grade), arrangements should be made
through St. Anselm Catholic School or St. Anselm's Office of Faith
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Reconciliation (Confession)
- Confession is the telling of our sins to an authorized priest for the
purpose of obtaining forgiveness and absolution of our sins. This is a
sacrament and should not be confused with the Penitential Rite at Mass.
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Confession Schedule:
Mondays:
10:15 - 10:45
a.m. (Cancelled for Funerals)
Saturdays:
12:00 Noon - 1:00
p.m.
Thursday before First Fridays:
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Day before Holy Days:
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
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Anointing of the Sick
- This sacrament is encouraged for those who are ill
(mentally or physically), having surgery or fro those advanced in age.
Arrangements should be made with one of the priests. It is also most
important not to wait for immediate danger of death. |
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Matrimony - Please
make arrangements with one of the priests or deacon at least six (6)
months in advance so that the proper period of formation may be observed
and all the details may be taken care of properly. |
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Holy Orders - Those
Men interested in exploring the possibility of a Call from God to the
Sacred Priesthood or the Order of Deacon should speak with one of the
parish priests. You may also contact the Vocation Office of the Diocese
of Brooklyn. |
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