Sacraments

Celebrating the Sacraments

The following brief information is provided to let you know when we celebrate the sacraments at St. Augustine. If you have any questions or need more details, call the Rectory.

Sacrament of Baptism

Instructions for parents and godparents are held at St. Augustine’s on the first Saturday of the even months (ex. Feb., Apr., etc…) at 10 a.m. in the Burke Wing. Instructions for parents and godparents are also held at The Church of The Ascension on the first Monday of every odd month (ex. Jan., Mar., May) at 7 PM.  Please call St. Augustine Rectory to schedule a Baptism at least one month in advance. Baptisms are celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30 p.m.

Baptismal Pamphlet 2013 (Click here for PDF)

Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. and anytime by appointment. For First Reconciliation for a child, contact Cathy Carlin at 410-796-8150.

Sacrament of Holy Eucharist

The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist is celebrated daily at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. If you cannot get to church to attend Mass, contact the Rectory to arrange a home visit. For First Communion for a child, contact Cathy Carlin at 410-796-8150.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Classes begin in December for Confirmation. For more information, contact Kelly Coyle at 410-796-2720. For Confirmation as part of the RCIA program, contact Mary Jane Thomas at 410-564-2395.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Anyone who is planning to enter a hospital for surgery, or is experiencing a prolonged and serious illness, or is very weak due to the advancement of age, should call the Rectory and arrange for the celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing the Sick.

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

Arrangements for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony must be made with the Rectory at least SIX MONTHS before the wedding and before any other plans are made. Diocesan regulations for the celebration of the Sacrament are to be followed in the preparation for each marriage.

Sacrament of Holy Orders

If you interested in a religious vocation to the priesthood or the diaconate, contact Father John to get all the information and contacts you will need. Similarly, for religious vocations to the monastery or the convent, contact Father John.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

For those who have been asked to be sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation, we gladly issue recommendations for parishioners who:

• have been confirmed
• attend Sunday Mass regularly
• if married, have done so in conformity with the laws of the Church
• if they are parents, are sending their children to Catholic school or religious instructions

A registered parishioner is the one who is enrolled in our census files.