Baptisms are scheduled by appointment

• Infants who will be reared as Catholics may be Baptized. Children of school age will receive appropriate catechesis;
• Adults will normally first participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
• In the case of infants, parents will attend a pre-baptismal class. Godparents are encouraged to attend. One sponsor is required; two are traditional.
  • The sponsor is a practicing Catholic who has attained the age of 16 and has received the Sacrament of Initiation.
• Baptized Christians may be witnesses.
• In accordance with Church law, one from another parish may be baptized with permission of his or her proper pastor.

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) is scheduled Saturdays from 3-4 p.m. in the Church Office Conference Room.
• Participants enter through the outside door that faces the church parking lot. Those who attend are required to wear a mask the entire time, maintain social distancing, and santiize their hands as they enter. Please check your temperature at home before arriving; if it is 100.4 degrees or higher, please do not come.
• There is a screen just inside the door for reconciliation anonymously or, by stepping to the left, you may go face-to-face.
• There is no requirement to make an appointment, but please maintain social distancing while waiting, with no more than 3 in line at a time.
• Other times may be arranged by appointment by calling the parish office (740-385-2549)

• The sacrament is conferred by the Bishop;
• Young people of grade eight or older are prepared by parents and teachers;
• Sponsor requirements are the same as for Baptism (see tab)
• Adult candidates should call the parish office for more information

• Contact the pastor at least six months prior to the desired date;
• At least one of the parties must be a practicing Catholic who is registered in the parish;
  • You must be a registered parishioner at least six months before making arrangements at the office six months prior to the celebration of marriage (a total of one year);
• No date may be reserved prior to consultation with the pastor;
• Wedding guidelines will be provided;

• The family or the funeral director notifies the priest
• The priest, the family, and the funeral director consult directly on the arrangements