Sacraments: This is Our Faith
See Faith Formation calendar for specific dates!
- Weekly mass attendance if a pre-requisite for anyone who seeks to receive a sacrament.
- Please provide a copy of the Baptismal Certificate to the office if not baptized at St. Blase
- Weekly mass attendance if a pre-requisite for anyone who seeks to receive a sacrament.
- Please provide a copy of the Baptismal Certificate to the office if not baptized at St. Blase
Adult Baptism/Confirmation
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Infant Baptism![]() Parents requesting baptism for their children must be practicing Catholics consistently worshiping in our parish before the baptism of their baby. Baptismal preparation involves several steps. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to begin this process before the birth of their child. Contact Mary Dumm, Pastoral Associate. more...
Eucharist![]() Preparing for First Eucharist generally takes place around age 7-8 for children who have been participating in parish life and the faith formation program at St. Blase. The process includes workshops offered January - April for children and their parents. The workshops are designed to foster a greater understanding of the mystery of the Eucharist, and to support the faith formation already happening in the home and in the family faith program. For more information, contact Anne Krus. more...
Reconciliation/Penance![]() Children over the age of 7-8 who have been participating in parish life and the faith formation program at St. Blase are invited to take part in the preparation process for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The process includes workshops offered in October-November for children and their parents. The workshops are designed to foster a greater understanding of the concepts of grace, sin, and forgiveness, and to support the faith formation already happening in the home and in the family faith program.
Contact Christina Willson & Anthony Howell - Sacrament Coordinators by email sacramentcoordinators@stblase.org or call the parish office more... * For baptized Catholic ADULTS who have never celebrated the sacrament or have been away from the sacrament for several years, please call Mary Dumm, Pastoral Associate, for assistance in determining the best way to prepare. |
Confirmation![]() Consistent with diocesan guidelines, preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a yearlong process that takes place in the eighth grade for young people who have participating in parish life and the faith formation program at St. Blase. For all other, the preparation process will be determined by your particular needs and circumstances. more... Adults or Teens who wish to celebrate Confirmation please contact the Parish Office.
Sacrament of the Sick![]() Please notify the parish office when there is a serious illness in your family. We encourage families not to wait until death is imminent. Anointing is intended for critical moments at the onset of illness, the progression of a serious disease, or a notable weakening in the physical condition of an elderly person. Contact Fr. Randy Phillips, Pastor. more...
Funerals![]() Teams of parish members share in the wake (vigil) prayer ministry for those being buried from St. Blase. Areas of ministry include presider, lector and cantor, with an extensive training program. Those interested need to be available on short notice. Contact the Parish Office more...
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