BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS:

Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays except during Lent. Parents are required to register children to be baptized at least 1 month prior to the Baptism and attend pre-baptismal preparation class. For further information please call Teresa Rivera at (352)394-3562, ext. 100, or email trivera@blessedsacramentcc.com.

Bautismos se celebran los domingos excepto en Cuaresma. Padres para bautizar a su hijo/a es necesario inscribirlos por lo menos 1 mes antes del Bautismo y asistir a una clase de preparación para bautismo. Para más información comuníquese con Teresa Rivera al (352)394-3562, ext. 100, o por correo electrónico a trivera@blessedsacramentcc.com.

RECONCILIATION (PENANCE)

Children in the second grade or older are prepared for this sacrament within the P.R.E.P. program. Children must be pre-registered with a copy of their baptismal certificate. It is required that all children receive First Reconciliation before First Communion. Adult Catholics should call Fr. Cromwell at (352)394-3562, ext. 102, or Chris Stalnaker at (352)394-3562, ext. 103, for details, dates, and procedures.
 

FIRST COMMUNION

First Eucharist is offered to those who are in the Second Grade or older and who have completed the prior year of basic religious education. Adult Catholics should call Fr. Cromwell at (352)394-3562, ext. 102, or Chris Stalnaker at (352)394-3562, ext. 103, for details, dates, and procedures. A copy of the baptism certificate is required at registration.

CONFIRMATION

In accordance with Diocesan policy, Confirmation preparation at Blessed Sacrament is a two-year process. Beginning candidates must be at least an eighth grader, a registered member of the parish, have received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and Eucharist, and be practicing his or her faith. Adult Catholics who are seeking to complete the Sacrament of Confirmation should call Fr. Cromwell at (352)394-3562, ext. 102, or Chris Stalnaker at (352)394-3562, ext. 103, for details, dates, and procedures. A copy of the baptism certificate is required at registration.

MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIO:

Preparing for Marriage: Arrangements for marriage are to be made a minimum of six months prior to setting a marriage date. Ongoing practice of the faith is presumed. Contact Michele Benigno at (352)394-3562, ext. 122, for an appointment.

Blessed Sacrament utilizes the FOCCUS instrument [Facilitating Open Couple Communication] to assist engaged couples in their exploration of their expectations and their communication and problem solving skills. A married facilitator couple meets with the engaged to facilitate discussion.

Preparación para Matrimonio: Preparativos para el matrimonio deben ser hechos con un mínimo de seis meses antes de fijar la fecha para el matrimonio. Se presume que la práctica de la fe es constante. Póngase en contacto con Michele Benigno al (352) 394-3562, ext. 122, para una cita.

Blessed Sacrament utiliza el instrumento FOCCUS [Facilitando la Comunicación Abierta de Pareja] para ayudar a las parejas comprometidas en la exploración de sus expectativas y sus habilidades comunicativas y de resolución de problemas. Una pareja casada facilitadora se reunirá con los comprometidos para facilitar la discusión.

Marriage Preparation Ministry: The Diocese and parish make use of the FOCCUS: Facilitating Open Couple Communication tool. The FOCCUS Ministry, a highly successful and very rewarding ministry for Catholic married couples, needs couples to assist in sessions of dialogue with those who plan to get married. The marriage prepration ministers would meet with future couples at least twice to administer the unit and also to share reflections upon its results.

Diocesan Requirements to be a FOCCUS Couple: 1) Married for at least five years; 2) Be in a valid Catholic Marriage; 3) Practicing their faith on a regular basis; 4) Attend an appropriate training on the use of FOCCUS. For further information, contact Michele Benigno at (352)394-3562, ext. 122.

Annulments: The Catholic Church presumes that marriages are valid, binding spouses for life. When couples do separate or divorce, therefore, the Church examines in detail their mariage to determine if, right from the start, some essential element was missing in the relationship. If you would like to look into the possibility of seeking an annulment through the Catholic Church, contact us. For additional information contact Fr. Cromwell Cabrisos at the parish office (352)394-3562, ext. 102, or email frcromwell@blessedsacramentcc.com.


VOCATION COUNSELING

This ministry addresses questions and interest in Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate, or Religious Life on a one-to-one basis. Contact Sister Elizabeth Demirgian, O.P. at (352)394-6640, cell (352)394-6680 or email srelizabeth@blessedsacramentcc.com or see Diocese of Orlando, Office of Vocations web site: http://www.orlandodiocese.org/vocations/index.php