Holy Baptism is the basis of Christian Life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives us access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, and are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.
“Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the world”. The requirements for baptism are:

• Must be a registered member of the church for at least three months
• Register for the Pre-Baptismal class at least one month before class starts
• Both parents must attend the classes
• Must present copy of birth certificate
• Godparents must be practicing Catholic
• If married, were married in a Catholic Church.

To register for Baptism Class contact Sr. Nancy Palanog at 762-5225.

Baptism, the Eucharist and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of Christian Initiation”, whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are most 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.The requirements for confirmation are:

• To be at least 13 years old (registrations are held in August or September)
• Registered members of the parish
• Present Baptism record

For information on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation contact Sr. Nancy Palanog at 762-5225.

 

“At the Last Supper, on the night He was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of His Body and Blood. This He did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until He should come again, and so to entrust to His beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of His death and resurrection: A sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.The requirements for receiving Holy Eucharistic are: 

• Must be at least in the third grade
• Present Baptism record
• Participate in classes

For information on receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist contact the church office at 762-5255.

“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 and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.”Confessions are heard Saturdays at 3:30 pm in St. Elizabeth’s University Parish Sanctuary or by appointment. Call the church office if you would like to set up an appointment.

“By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priest to 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 she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and Death of the Christ”.At any time you can request this sacrament. Please call the parish office (762-5225) when anyone is ill and would like to receive the Eucharist and/or be anointed.

“The matrimonial covenant, by which man and a woman establish between themselves, a partnership of the whole 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.”The requirements for receiving the Sacrament of Matrimony are: 

• Must be a registered member of St. Elizabeth’s Parish
• Notifying the parish office (762-5225) nine months or more in advance
• Meeting with Father O’Connor prior to finalizing wedding plans is required.

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. It includes three degrees: Episcopate, Presbyterate and Diaconate.Meet with Father O'Connor to discuss interest in the Sacraments of Holy Orders