Saint Patrick Catholic Church

Adult Sacraments of Initiation

The celebration of these sacraments should never be taken lightly as you are  joining a new soul to Christ in a unique way and becoming part of a community of believers.  The first step towards these sacraments is for you to attend Mass with us as a visitor and if you are comfortable with the community, then approach for the sacraments.

Adult Baptism  occurs following a time of inquiry, worship with the community, and demonstration of a basic knowledge of what it means to be a Christian within the Catholic tradition. Confirmation occurs at the time of adult baptism so that the recipient will have celebrated two of the three sacraments of initiation.  You will need Godparents who will act as your sponsors for the sacrament.  The Godparents are required to be baptized and setting a good example with their lives.

Adult Confirmation is offered to adults who have already been baptized but never confirmed or adults who were initiated within other Christian faith traditions.  Confirmation occurs following a time of inquiry, worship with the community, and demonstration of a basic knowledge of what it means to be a Christian within the Catholic tradition. The newly confirmed individual will then be welcomed to receive their first Holy Communion at the next Mass they attend.