Baptism Preparation
The sacrament of Baptism is the first of the three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church. The sacrament is offered many times throughout the liturgical year and includes individuals of all ages. There is special preparation for parents and children as well as all individuals interested in receiving this sacrament. Please fill out the intake request form to begin the process.
Learn More: The Gift of Baptism
Learn more about the gift of Baptism through the video series Reborn, produced by the Augustine Institute and available on Formed.org.
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation is the final of the three sacraments of Initiation. Confirmation perfects the graces received at Baptism, empowering us to be followers of the Lord and co-workers for the kingdom. Confirmation is much more than a rite of passage, but rather a strengthening of the gifts of the Holy Spirit to unite us more firmly to Christ and to strengthen our bond with the Church. Sacramental preparation is a two-year program during 9th and 10th grades, with the rite of Confirmation in the spring of the 2nd year. Please contact Olivia Dvorjak for more information. Registration required.
First Reconciliation & First Communion
Preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist may be received by second grade students either by attending Saint James Catholic School OR by attending Family Faith Formation (FFF), our parish religious education program. Students who do NOT attend Saint James Catholic School, and wish to prepare for the Sacraments, should register for Family Faith Formation (FFF).
Matrimony
The sacrament of matrimony is a union between a man and a woman who are interested in building a covenant of love within the teachings of the Catholic Church. Archdiocesan policy requires a six-month preparation period for the sacrament of Matrimony. Couples who are interested in celebrating their marriage at Saint James Catholic Church must be a parishioner or related to a parishioner and must contact Fabiola Sanchez at least six months before the anticipated wedding date.
Vocation Discernment
Are you feeling called to the priesthood, diaconate, or religious life? If you feel as if the Lord is calling you to service, please feel free to contact Father Michael Wimsatt to discuss how to best discern how to respond to God’s call. The following links will also assist you in discerning how you are being called.