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Sacraments

BAPTISM | MARRIAGE | CONFIRMATION | EUCHARIST | ANOINTING OF THE SICK | RECONCILIATION | HOLY ORDERS

Baptism: Congratulations!

  • Parent(s) wishing to have their child Baptized should:
    • Register if not members of Infant of Prague by calling the Parish Office or using the online registration form
    • Call the Parish Office two months prior to anticipated Baptism date in order to schedule date and register for Baptism class
    • Commit to help your child live out their baptismal call, receive the sacraments and fully participate in the life of the Church
  • Godparent(s) must be a practicing Catholic, confirmed and obtain a letter of recommendation from their parish

First Eucharist:

  • Parents wishing to have their child receive the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist should:
    • Register their child in IOP Faith Formation program
    • Have their child participate and complete IOP First Eucharistic curriculum
  • Candidates for First Eucharist should have been Baptized and received their First Reconciliation

Confirmation:

  • Parents wishing to have their child receive the Sacrament of Confirmation should:
    • Register their child in IOP Faith Formation program
    • Have their child participate and complete IOP Confirmation curriculum
  • Candidates for Confirmation should have already been Baptized, received their First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Is the Holy Spirit calling you to become Catholic? Call the Parish Office for more information.


Marriages: Best wishes!

  • Couples seeking a Catholic marriage should:
    • Contact the Parish priest at least six months prior to a planned wedding day
  • Attendance at a marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana) is required

Holy Orders:

  • Men interested in Priesthood or Permanent Deacon can contact Buffalo Diocese at 716.847.5535 or visit www.buffalovocations.org for more information

Confessions/Reconciliation: Saturday 3-3:30pm and upon request


Care of the Sick: Anyone seriously ill or entering the hospital for surgery may receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. This is available upon request. Please contact the Parish Office during normal business hours.


Letters of Recommendation:  Letters of recommendation are gladly issued to those asked to be a Baptism and/or Confirmation Sponsor, provided the requesting person is registered at IOP, confirmed and regularly attends Mass. If the requesting person is married, the marriage must have taken place in conformity with the laws of the Church. If the requesting person is a parent, their children must be enrolled in Faith Formation.