SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM

REQUIREMENTS FOR BAPTISM:

1. You must PRE-Register in person or by telephone at the Church Office PRIOR to attending the PRE-baptismal classes.   Class space is limited.  A fee of $5.00 per person applies.

2. After the classes have been taken, please refer to the attached form for further information on the REQUIREMENTS

3. Children who are seven (7) years old or older must go through the Religious Education Program before baptism.

4. Baptism Application MUST be signed by both Mother and Father.  If there are special circumstances why one of the parents, cannot sign the form, please contact our office for instructions.

PRE-BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS

• The Pre-Baptismal Classes are offered twice a month in both English and Spanish. You must arrive by 7:45 pm to sign in.  Classes start punctually at 8:00 pm and run to 10:00 pm.

• No one will be allowed in the classes once they start.

• If anyone of the parents and/or godparents does not reside in Miami, that person can assist a pre-baptismal class in any Parish in their area. After receiving the class, that person must bring in a letter or certificate from that parish stating that he/she  received the pre-baptismal class.

• Pre-Baptismal classes must be received prior to reserving the baptism date. If any of the pre-baptismal class certificates are pending or missing, the child CANNOT be baptized.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  You will receive a phone call reminding you of any pending items.

• PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN TO THE PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS, THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE CLASSES

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE GODPARENTS

• The child may only have two godparents; it should be a man and a woman or one of them.

• The godparents must be older than 16 years of age

• Godparents must be practicing Catholics and have received the Sacrament of CONFIRMATION 

• If godparents are married to each other, they must be married by the Catholic Church

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PARENTS

The parents must present the following documents to reserve the date of baptism:

• The original birth certificate of the child

• The pre-baptismal course certificate of both parents and godparents

• Donation

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CEREMONY COMMUNITY BAPTISMS​

• Are held usually held on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. 

• These baptisms are celebrated in the main church.

FAMILY ONLY BAPTISMS (PRIVATE)

• Baptisms for one child are celebrated every Saturday and Sunday in the Chapel depending on availability.

• These baptisms can be either in English or Spanish.

• The hour and date of the baptism will be chosen in the office depending on the availability of the chapel and the needs of those interested.

• The baptism will be celebrated by a deacon or priest assigned by our Pastor.

• Fee $400

THE BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE WILL BE MAILED APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) WEEKS AFTER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

First Communion:

Sacramental Preparation is conducted through our Office of Faith Formation. Individual are prepared within a formative faith community to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion for the first time with reverence, understanding and hope.

Children are expected to participate in the Faith Formation program for two years and have reached the age of reason (age 7) before being eligible to celebrate the sacrament.

Several special sessions preparing for First Communion and Reconciliation will be scheduled in addition to regular Faith Formation.  There are also retreats scheduled.  Please see the calendar for actual dates each year.
For more information click here or contact the Office of Faith Formation.  Se habla Español.
Sylvia Lopez  (305)559-0163 or by e-mail at

Note:

CCD will follow public school schedule (if there is no public school on the day of the their CCD class, there is no CCD class that day) except for Ash Wednesday, where there is public school but there will be no CCD classes, but the office will remain open.

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

For people who were baptized as infants, Confirmation is the final sacrament of initiation.  Once one has completed the reception of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation they are considered to be in full communion with the Catholic Church.  It is a rite of passage and a recognition of a certain level of maturity in one’s faith life.

Note:

CCD will follow public school schedule (if there is no public school on the day of the their CCD class, there is no CCD class that day) except for Ash Wednesday, where there is public school but there will be no CCD classes, but the office will remain open. 

MARRIAGE

The Sacrament of Matrimony not only celebrates the love of husband and wife, but also the love of almighty God for His people. It is not only a pledge of fidelity made by the bride and groom to each other, but also a sacred time when they are reminded of God’s pledge of total and faithful love for them as they begin their new life together. The Sacrament is rightly called PUBLIC PRAYER.

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Contact: Angie Carbajosa (305) 559-6111  Email:  

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SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick is for all those who are suffering from any form of illness – mental, physical or spiritual. Please contact us as soon as an illness has been diagnosed so that you can have the full benefit of this wonderful sacrament. Please contact our Parish Office to make the necessary arrangements for a priest to visit. Call: (305) 559-6111 ext. 0 for the receptionist.

 
If you are home-bound and would like to receive Holy Communion, our Ministry to the Sick Program provides compassionate and caring visitation of the sick and shut-ins. For more information about the Ministry to the Sick OR to volunteer to become one of our special Ministers, contact the Ministry of Care.