Sacraments
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Baptism
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit 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. (CCC 1213)
All those interested in receiving baptism or to have a child baptized please contact Fr. Soler at 509-327-9573 ext. 18.
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Confirmation
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. (CCC 1285)
All those interested in receiving confirmation or to have a child confirmed please contact Fr. Soler at 509-327-9573 ext. 18.
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Eucharist
The Eucharistic sacrifice is the source and summit of the Christian life. For the Most Holy Eucharist contains the Church's entire spiritual wealth: Christ himself. Through his own flesh, now made living and life-giving by the Holy Spirit, he offers life to men. Consequently, the gaze of the Church is constantly turned to her Lord, present in the Sacrament of the Altar, in which she discovers the full manifestation of his boundless love. (JPII, EE, 1)
Preparation for this sacrament is given to children in our CCD program and for adults in our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).
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Penance, Confession or 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. (CCC 1422)
The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship. (CCC 1468)
A priest is available every Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m.
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marriage
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. (CCC 1601)
If interested in celebrating this sacrament, a couple must contact Fr. Soler at least four months in advance of the desired date.
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sacred order
Priests by sacred ordination and mission, which they receive from the bishops, are promoted to the service of Christ the Teacher, Priest, and King. They share in his ministry, a ministry whereby the Church here on earth is unceasingly built up into the People of God, the Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. (CVII, PO 1.)
If you think God might be calling you, please visit:
https://www.spokanevocations.org/
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anointing
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 the Church exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ. (CCC 1499)
If a family member is in need of this sacrament please contact the office. If it is a sacramental emergency, leave a message at 509-795-1493 and Fr. Soler will return your call as soon as he can.
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