"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis iamua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are free from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word." CCC para 1213
To inquire about a baptism at Holy Spirit Parish, contact Fr. Anthony McLaughlin [email protected].
"The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation particpate with the whole community in the Lord's own sacrifice by means of of the Eucharist." CCC para 1322
Our 2nd grade CCD students receive their first Holy Communion in the spring. To inquire about the sacrament, contact Sister Ellen Kehoe [email protected].
"It must be explained to the faithfull that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed". CCC para 1285
Our 7th & 8th CCD students are confirmed, every other year. For more information about Confirmation at Holy Spirit Parish, contact Sister Ellen Kehoe [email protected].
"The matrimonial covenant, by which a mean and woman establish between themselves a parnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament." CCC para 1601
To inquire about getting married or having your wedding at Holy Spirit Parish, contact Fr. Anthony McLaughlin [email protected].
For more information about the marriage preparation process in the Diocese of Lexington, click here.
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ" CCC para 1499
To inquire about Anointing of the Sick, contact Fr. Anthony McLaughlin [email protected].