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Church of the Holy Child

Sacraments

 Baptism

Preparation Classes

For 2019:  dates for Preparation Classes are: January 7, March 4, May 6, July 1, September 9, November 4 at 7PM. 

Information and registration for theses classes is available from Sr. Ann Hughes, SSJ - Pastoral Associate 302-475-6486 extension 120.

Baptisms are held at 12:30PM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Please contact Sr. Ann Hughes, SSJ - Pastoral Associate for more details. 

First Reconciliation and Eucharist

After two consecutive years of Religious Education, children in 2nd Grade or above may receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Preparation includes parish sessions for parents and children. Special arrangements are made for children above the 2nd grade.  Information and registration is available through the Religious Education Office 302-475-6486 extensions 121 or 122.

Confirmation

After at least two consecutive years of Religious Education, students in 8th Grade may receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Special arrangements are made for children above the 8th grade.  Information and registration is available through the Religious Education Office 302-475-6486 extensions 121 or 122.

Anointing of the Sick 

The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of the Church in which the priest prays, lays hands and anoints the sick person with blessed oil.  Anyone who is dangerously ill due to sickness, injury or old age may be anointed. The sacrament is for serious mental or emotional illness as well. The rite states clearly that a person should be anointed at the beginning of illness, or before surgery whenever a serious condition is the reason for the surgery. The anointing may be repeated if the same illness or condition becomes more serious. Often a family may wait until an individual is in their final moments to request the Anointing of the Sick. It is truly best to make arrangements to celebrate the sacrament while the person is living, as the sacraments are encounters between a living person and God. If you would like to celebrate the sacrament contact the Parish Office.  
 
Marriage
 
Please make arrangements at least one year in advance of the desired date. Please contact Sr. Ann Hughes, SSJ - Pastoral Associate 302-475-6486 extension 120 for more details.