Sacraments
BAPTISM - Infants, Children 0—6 years
Baptism Preparation for parents must be completed prior
to Baptism date. Arrangements for baptism are to be made at least two months before the Baptism date.
For more information, please call the Parish Office at 248-477-7470.
FIRST RECONCILIATION for Children
Preparation for children includes both home and classroom study processes. It is parish policy that children
be enrolled in religious education for two years before the reception of the sacrament. The
Coordinator provides details about the process for Elementary Education during the school year.
Call Emily Long at 248-476-7677 ext. 201, for more information.
FIRST COMMUNION for Children
Preparation for children is accomplished in the second grade and includes both classroom and home study work.
It is a parish policy that children be enrolled in religious education for two years before the reception of the Sacrament.
The Coordinator provides details about the process for Elementary Education during the school year. The Pastor on a
case-by-case basis handles adult preparation for the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation.
Please call Emily Longif you require further information.
CONFIRMATION for School-aged Children
Preparation for 7th and 8th grade children includes both home and classroom study processes. It is a parish policy that children be enrolled in religious education for two years before the reception of the sacrament. The Coordinator provides details about the process for Confirmation during the school year Confirmation is celebrated for 9th grade in the fall of each school year.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
The Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally every First Saturday of every third month at the 9:15 am Mass.
Check the bulletin for dates. The sacrament is also available on an individual basis.
Please call the Parish Office for more information.
MATRIMONY
St. Gerald Parish is pleased to marry registered parishioners. Arrangements for preparation must be made at least six months
in advance of the wedding date.
Please call the Parish Office for more information.
SACRAMENTS FOR RECEPTION BY ADULTS
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) - Adult Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
Would you or someone you know want to become a full member of the Catholic Church?For more information, please contact: