Celebrated in the midst of the community at Sunday Mass. Families expecting a child are invited to call the parish office to ask for baptism. Baptism preparation highlights the role of parents as first teachers of the faith for their children. Before the baptism of their first child, parents are required to attend one baptismal preparation session; these sessions are held in the church Meeting Room B at 1:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of January, March, May, July, September, and November.
Contact: 419-332-7339
Usually celebrated with grade 7 students. Confirmation preparation helps candidates for confirmation, their parents and sponsors to develop a more mature understanding of the mission of Christ that has been entrusted to us, the Church. Preparation includes a parent meeting, 3 sessions between the candidate and his/her sponsor, a retreat day, 30 hours of service and regular Mass attendance.
Contact: Becky Sorenson at 419-332-7339
The source and summit of the Christian life. Catholic children in second grade are prepared at Sacred Heart School and CCD to come to the Eucharistic table for the first time. Parents are given help to prepare their children for fruitful reception. Older children baptized in the Catholic faith but uncatechized will receive the necessary preparation and receive the Eucharist when they are ready.
Contact: Cindy Benson at 419-332-7102 or Becky Soreson at 419-332-7339
Celebrated individually upon request, on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m., and before Mass on Thursdays. The Fremont area Catholic churches also host communal penance services during Advent and Lent. As part of their preparation for their first Eucharist, children in second grade receive age-appropriate catechesis for the sacrament of reconciliation. Parents are invited to a deeper understanding of the theology, history and contemporary practice of the sacrament so that they may support their children by word and example.
Contact: Cindy Benson at 419-332-7102 or Becky Sorenson at 419-332-7339
A sacrament of healing celebrated by the priest when requested. Anyone who is seriously ill, preparing for surgery, of advanced age, or who suffers chronic serious illness may receive this sacrament. A communal celebration of the sacrament of anointing takes place in October and in May. The parish priest also visits homebound parishioners to celebrate the sacrament in October and May.
Contact: Fr. Bill Pifher at 419-332-7339
Preparation should begin as soon as a couple makes a decision to marry at least six months before the anticipated wedding date. Those interested in celebrating the sacrament of marriage at Sacred Heart participate in 4-6 preparatory sessions with the parish priest and attend an Engaged Couples Conference. If this is a second marriage for either or both parties, an annulment process may be necessary.
Contact: Fr. Bill Pifher at 419-332-7339