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Becoming Catholic

What is the OCIA Process? OCIA stands for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. This begins the journey for those interested in exploring the Catholic faith. Documents Inquiry Form (Teens & Adults) Baptism-Confirmation Sponsor Form High School & Adult Confirmation Registration
Dr. Catherine Sims

ocia@stpatrickyorkville.org

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Baptisms

What is the Sacrament of Baptism? In Baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church, and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word. Holy Baptism is...
Katie Tourt

baptisms@stpatrickyorkville.org

(630) 553-6671 x10

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Reconciliation

What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation? The Sacrament of Reconciliation goes by a few names: Reconciliation, Confession, and Penance. This sacrament is about healing and forgiveness. It is a way for us to acknowledge our sins, seek God’s forgiveness, and receive grace to live a more holy life. During the...
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First Communion

What is the Sacrament of the Eucharist? The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion) is “the source and summit of the Christian life.”  (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1324). As Catholics, we believe that the Consecrated Host and Wine are the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ....
Kara Baughman

kbaughman@stpatrickyorkville.org

(630) 553-6671 x13

Dr. Catherine Sims

ocia@stpatrickyorkville.org

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Confirmation

What is the Sacrament of Confirmation? Confirmation is one of the sacraments of initiation into the Catholic faith. “Like Baptism which it completes, Confirmation is given only once, for it too imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual mark, the ‘character,’ which is the sign that Jesus Christ has marked...
Brittany Parzych

bparzych@stpatrickyorkville.org

(630) 553-6671 x21

Dr. Catherine Sims

ocia@stpatrickyorkville.org

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Marriage

What is the Sacrament of Matrimony? 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...
Katie Tourt

weddings@stpatrickyorkville.org

630-553-6671 x 10

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Anointing of the Sick

What is Anointing of the Sick? 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. Indeed, she exhorts them to contribute to the...
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Holy Orders

What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders? Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1536 For more information...
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Funerals

The Church teaches us that a funeral has several purposes: Arranging Funerals and Memorials at St. Patrick Parish is a streamlined process designed to allow family members to select appropriate readings and music and arrange all of the details that will take place in accordance with Christian burial or interment....
Therese Kanabrocki

funerals@stpatrickyorkville.org

630-553-6671

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