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Baptism

Baptism

In Baptism, God claims us as daughters and sons and brings us into the Body of Christ, the Church.  

Baptisms are normally celebrated in the church on the 1st and 3rd weekends of the month after the 5:00 pm Saturday or the 10:30 am Sunday Mass. If you want the baptism held during Mass, we need to make special arrangements with Father. First time parents must attend a Baptism Preparation class held via Zoom the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Please contact the church office to register for the class and to reserve a date for your child's baptism.

Baptisms for adults joining the Catholic Church typically occur at the Easter Vigil.  If you are an adult desiring to be baptized, see our Becoming Catholic page or contact Patty Mayer. If you have a youth over the age of seven that need to be baptized contact Tom Primmer

*Baptisms are not held during Lent except in extenuating circumstances. Contact the office to schedule.

 

Confirmation

Confirmation

Confirmation, one of the three sacraments of initiation that “confirms” our baptism and adoption into God’s Holy Church through a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The process of preparation reminds us of God's presence with us in every moment of our lives.

Our Lady’s youth prepare for their Confirmation in grades 9 & 10 and celebrate their Confirmation the fall of their 11th grade year.  To learn more about preparation for youth, contact Tom Primmer or check out the High School Faith Formation.

Adults seeking Confirmation can contact Patty Mayer, Director of Adult Faith Formation to learn more.

Eucharist

Eucharist

Our Christian lives find their source and summit in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, particularly at Mass.  In the Holy Eucharist, we share the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ under the appearance of simple bread and wine.

Here at OLIH, youth in second grade Faith Formation prepare for their first Reconciliation and Eucharist.  For information on preparation, visit our First Communion page.  If your youth is older than second grade, and have not celebrated first Reconciliation and first Eucharist and wish to do so, please contact Tom Primmer. If you are an adult and have not celebrated your First Eucharist and wish to do so, please contact Patty Mayer for more information.

Reconciliation/Penance

Reconciliation/Penance/Confession

We all sin and fall short of the lives God calls us to lead.  Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance, we confess our sins and experience anew the complete forgiveness of our loving God.

Reconciliation is available every Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 4:45 pm. The Reconciliation Room is located just inside the Daily Chapel.

Use this Examination of Conscience/Awakening of Contrition to prepare for the sacrament.

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick

The Church celebrates the healing grace of God in this sacrament with us when we face illnesses of mind or body, when we are preparing for surgery, or when we are near death.  The anointing assures us and our loved ones of Christ's presence with us during a time of pain and suffering.  It holds out for us the hope promised in baptism that God is a God of life and that eternal life is the ultimate gift of healing.

If you are having surgery, you may contact Father Michael to ask for the sacrament of anointing.  If you, or someone you know is nearing death, please contact the OLIH office at (515) 964-3038.

Holy Matrimony

Holy Matrimony

The love of God poured out for humanity is sanctified in the sacrament of matrimony when, as we read in Genesis 2:24, "two become one".  If you are preparing for marriage, congratulations! Your parish family shares your joy and welcomes you to the sacrament.

Arrangements for weddings are to be made at least six months in advance of the wedding date. Please contact Fr Michael to set a date and begin marriage preparation.

If you are interested in renting space for your reception at OLIH contact Joan or Amy to discuss and make arrangements.

Holy Orders

Holy Orders

Through this sacrament men are called by the Church to a life-time commitment of servant leadership.  They are to preach the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and encourage and support the people of God in their mission of service especially to the poor and needy.  There are three “orders” to the sacrament:  deacon, priest and bishop.

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