SACRAMENTS & FUNERALS
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bAPTISM
We are first welcomed into God’s family through baptism. Usually this is received when we are infants. Anyone of any age is always welcome to prepare for baptism through the RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program under the direction of the parish priest.
Contact the parish office for further information 250-592-7391 or visit our Religious Education page.
For Baptism Registration Form click here: Baptism_Registration
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HOLY COMMUNION
Livestreaming of Saturday Masses will continue for those who wish to participate virtually. See the Events page for the scheduled times. You are invited to say the following prayer while watching our live-streaming services:
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.Amen.
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RECONCILIATION
The sacrament of Reconciliation also known as Confession.
Confessions are on Fridays
1:00 to 1:45 pm
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CONFIRMATION
The Diocese of Victoria follows the Restored Order of the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation, where children are first Confirmed and then receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. Having been baptized, children begin preparing for these two sacraments in January of the year in which they will be received.
Contact the parish office for further information 250-592-7391 or visit our Religious Education page.
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MARRIAGE
Couples wishing to be married at St. Patrick's Church should contact Father William Hann at least 6 months prior to their planned wedding date.
The Diocese of Victoria recommends that persons planning to be married in the Catholic Church attend an approved marriage preparation course prior to the celebration of marriage rite. The course is now fully online and self-paced. Here is the link for more information: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/marriage-prep
Questions? Contact the Diocese Marriage Preparation Coordinator at marriageprep@rcdvictoria.org or 250-470-1331 ext. 237.
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
In an emergency call 250-889-3761 at any time for the Catholic Hospital Chaplain on duty.
Parishioners admitted to hospital should advise the Admitting Clerk that they are Catholics and would like the hospital visitors to be advised of their admittance. This will ensure that they are visited and can receive Holy Communion or arrange for the administration of the Sacrament of the Sick.
NOTE: During this pandemic, all pastoral outreach hospital visits are suspended until further notice. Only end of life visits by the Hospital Chaplain are permitted by the hospital.
