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                              Sacraments                                                                                                Other Information

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM                     
One preparation session is required for  the parents and godparents of children (less than 7 years old) to be baptized in our church.  For more information on the date and time of  the preparation session, please call the parish office.  
Before a  baptism is scheduled, a family MUST be registered in the parish for at least six (6) months and have obtained written permission for godparents from their home parishes.                                               
 
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The Diocese of Wilmington requires a child be enrolled in a program for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years before the reception of Reconciliation & First Eucharist.  For more  information or to register, contact the Religious Education Office (658-1069).   For forms visit Religious Education.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION                                          
Reconciliation hours are Saturday evening  from 3:00 to
3:40 PM in the church. For more information, please call  the Parish Office during regular office hours.    

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK                                              
The Parish Office (658-1069) may be called at any time for
the Sacrament of the Sick.   Arrangements should be made through the Parish Office for home visits with  the Eucharist for the sick and elderly.         
                                                                                  
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Please contact the Parish  Office (658-1069) one (1) year in advance to the marriage date. Diocesan regulations require participation in the Marriage Sacramental Program. 
                                                                                  
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
The Diocese of Wilmington requires a child be enrolled in a program for a minimum of two (2)  consecutive years before reception of the sacrament of Confirmation.   For more information or to register, contact our Religious Education  Office (658-1069). For forms click
PARISH REGISTRATION:    
New parishioners are asked to register at the Parish Office as soon as possible.  Please click on the following link to print out the registration form and send into the parish office at your convenience.  If you have a  change of address or phone number, you should also call the Rectory. 
Parish Registration Form

PARISH ENVELOPES:    
Newly registered parishioners will receive their contribution
envelopes soon after their  registration.  A new set of envelopes is mailed every other month.   Envelopes are necessary to help us plan our budget and are also an easy way  of recording contributions for tax purposes.

USE OF PARISH FACILITIES:    
If you would like to schedule a meeting or use the gym facilities, please contact the Parish Office during regular business hours.

SUNDAY BULLETIN:    
Our Parish Bulletin is  available after all the weekend Masses.  We encourage you to read the  bulletin for important announcements regarding spiritual events, social  concerns, activities, and events around the parish and
diocese.  All  announcements for publication in the bulletin must be submitted in writing or email to hscathchurch@aol.com and must be received by NOON on Monday. Our Sunday Bulletin is also available on our website.

THE DIALOG:    
Our Diocesan newspaper is delivered to all parishes for distribution bi-weekly and is available at the doors of the church.  Please take a copy and read this paper as it  contains information about our diocesan family and opportunities for education, spiritual growth, cultural enrichment and service to the community.  You may access online at http://thedialog.org/. 

COMMUNION CALLS:    
Those who are homebound, whether temporarily or permanently, are an important part of our parish  family.   We will be happy to add you to the list of those we visit each month for confession and/or communion.  If you are 
confined to home,  please call the Parish Office and let us know.  Eucharistic Ministers  take communion to the homebound on the weekend.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK:    
Anointing is administered in case of any health emergency that threatens the life of a person.  The Parish Office may be called at any time for the Sacrament of the  Sick.  If possible, it is good to be anointed before going in the  hospital.  The Anointing of the Sick will be done during the Saturday morning Mass whenever requested.  The Parish Office must be notified if you wish to be anointed at that
Mass.

HOSPITAL VISITS:    
T
he local hospitals are visited on a weekly basis.  Please be sure you are listed as a member of Holy Spirit Parish when you are admitted.