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Sacramental Preparation
Immaculate Conception Parish provides an integrated and comprehensive approach to sacramental preparation and faith formation. We seek to give the children and adults in our care the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to become faithful and fruitful disciples of Jesus. Refer to the Staff page for contacts. We welcome all!
Baptism
Parents can make arrangements for their child's baptism by contacting the Parish Office (781-324-4941).
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
There are preparation meetings for parents at which time they receive an update on the theology of the sacraments, as well as the "how to" prepare your child. We have an expectation that all parents of all of our children will be an integral part of their faith formation. What happens at the parish should be a strengthening of what is already being practiced at home, such as daily prayer, weekly worship on Sunday, opportunities to teach Catholic Christian values through real life experiences. Take some time during the week to review weekly readings with your child(ren). We are here to assist you, the primary teacher of the faith to your child(ren).
Confirmation
Refer to Youth Ministry for information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Marriage
You can make arrangements for your wedding day and marriage by contacting the Parish Office (781-324-4941).
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
No one is born Catholic. An unbaptized person may wish to explore becoming a Catholic. Every fall, a group of adults gather to begin that process. They meet regularly with lay leaders and a priest. The group (known as the Catechumenate) moves in stages or steps toward Lent and the Easter Vigil when Baptism is celebrated. Someone baptized in a Christian church may now wish to be a Catholic. A group similar to the Catechumenate receives instruction, guidance, and support. Reception into the church usually also takes place at the Easter Vigil. Baptized Catholics frequently discover they have yet to "become Catholic": some who missed essential religious formation may now be eager to continue the growth that all Catholics should experience. Throughout the year, the parish offers series and sessions for such adults. In all cases, begin by speaking with Fr. Mehm (phone: 781-324-4941, email).
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults adapted for children
Children seven years and older who have not been baptized in the Catholic Church or have not been baptized are prepared for full initiation into the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults which is adapted for children. Older children who have been baptized Catholic, but have not been instructed in our faith and/or have not been prepared for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist will be a part of a group where they will be instructed and prepared for the sacraments. In these cases, begin by speaking with Elaine Connelly (phone: 781-324-4941, email).
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders
For more information on the Sacrament of Holy Orders (priesthood) contact our Pastor, Fr. Richard Mehm (781-324-4941or email).
Visit the links below for more information:
The Seven Sacraments of the Church
Learn more about the sacraments here.
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