BAPTISM:
Prospective parents are asked to call the Parish Office three months before the birth of a child. A baptismal class is required before an infant's baptism is scheduled. Baptismal classes are held on the third Wednesday of every other month.
Baptisms are held the first Sunday of each month following 11:00 Mass.
Click the link below for more information and to register your child for Baptism.
Prospective parents are asked to call the Parish Office three months before the birth of a child. A baptismal class is required before an infant's baptism is scheduled. Baptismal classes are held on the third Wednesday of every other month.
Baptisms are held the first Sunday of each month following 11:00 Mass.
Click the link below for more information and to register your child for Baptism.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Preparation for High School students
To participate in Confirmation Preparation, students must:
· Be currently in at least 9th Grade
· Be a registered member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, or permission from their home parish
· Be currently enrolled in and up to date with the requirements of our Faith Formation program
· Be currently attending a Catholic High School
If you meet these requirements, and have not received a letter from the Faith Formation office please call Lynn Lipczynski
at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Faith Formation office (716) 824-8209 or click below.
Thank you!
To participate in Confirmation Preparation, students must:
· Be currently in at least 9th Grade
· Be a registered member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, or permission from their home parish
· Be currently enrolled in and up to date with the requirements of our Faith Formation program
· Be currently attending a Catholic High School
If you meet these requirements, and have not received a letter from the Faith Formation office please call Lynn Lipczynski
at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Faith Formation office (716) 824-8209 or click below.
Thank you!
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
To act as sponsors for the Sacraments of Baptism and/or Confirmation can be given only to registered members of the Parish who are confirmed, attend Mass, receive the sacraments regularly and be registered for three months in the parish. If the requesting person is married, the marriage must have taken place in conformity with the laws of the Church.
To act as sponsors for the Sacraments of Baptism and/or Confirmation can be given only to registered members of the Parish who are confirmed, attend Mass, receive the sacraments regularly and be registered for three months in the parish. If the requesting person is married, the marriage must have taken place in conformity with the laws of the Church.
Order of Christian Initiations of Adults - OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) formerly known as RCIA, is a process in which individuals gradually introduced to the Catholic Faith. It is designed for those who, after hearing the Gospel, seek to know God and respond to the call of faith through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. With God's help, they are spiritually prepared to receive the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
Who is OCIA for?
Many begin this journey with questions and curiosity. The first phase starts in the heart of the seeker and continues in a welcoming inquiry group where questions are freely explored. OCIA respects each person's unique pace and mirrors the ancient process early Christians followed.
Because the OCIA is a personal journey, there is no set length for the process. Most individuals travel through the process in about a year, but some prefer to delay their decision for a while longer, possibly as long as three years. The rite is adaptable to the needs of the individual. Inquirers attend weekly sessions where we share and learn the faith.
To become a part of the exciting experience that OCIA is , whether as a participant or volunteer, please contact contact us at [email protected],
or call the Parish Office (716) 824-2935.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) formerly known as RCIA, is a process in which individuals gradually introduced to the Catholic Faith. It is designed for those who, after hearing the Gospel, seek to know God and respond to the call of faith through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. With God's help, they are spiritually prepared to receive the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
Who is OCIA for?
Many begin this journey with questions and curiosity. The first phase starts in the heart of the seeker and continues in a welcoming inquiry group where questions are freely explored. OCIA respects each person's unique pace and mirrors the ancient process early Christians followed.
Because the OCIA is a personal journey, there is no set length for the process. Most individuals travel through the process in about a year, but some prefer to delay their decision for a while longer, possibly as long as three years. The rite is adaptable to the needs of the individual. Inquirers attend weekly sessions where we share and learn the faith.
To become a part of the exciting experience that OCIA is , whether as a participant or volunteer, please contact contact us at [email protected],
or call the Parish Office (716) 824-2935.
MARRIAGE:
Requests for Weddings should be made to the parish office at least twelve months in advance of the prospective date. Church arrangements should be made before other wedding date commitments. No wedding dates are given over the phone. Pre-marriage preparation is also required. (716) 824-2935
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK:
Anyone who is ill and unable to attend Mass for a month or longer can call the Parish Office. The priests or Special Ministers of Communion to the Sick will be happy to bring the Eucharist to the homebound.
Please contact the parish office at (716) 824-2935
Anyone who is ill and unable to attend Mass for a month or longer can call the Parish Office. The priests or Special Ministers of Communion to the Sick will be happy to bring the Eucharist to the homebound.
Please contact the parish office at (716) 824-2935
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - Sacraments
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 PM.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Anyone who is ill and unable to attend Mass for a couple of weeks can call the Parish Office for Communion and the Anointing of the Sick. Special ministers of Communion will bring Communion to the homebound.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Prospective parents are asked to call the Parish Office preferably before the birth of a child. A baptismal class is required before your 1st child's baptism is scheduled. Please CLICK HERE for more information on scheduling a baptism.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Requests for weddings should be made at least a year in advance of the prospective date. Church arrangements should be made before any other wedding date commitments. No wedding dates are given over the phone. Pre-marriage preparation is also required.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Anyone who is ill and unable to attend Mass for a couple of weeks can call the Parish Office for Communion and the Anointing of the Sick. Special ministers of Communion will bring Communion to the homebound.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Prospective parents are asked to call the Parish Office preferably before the birth of a child. A baptismal class is required before your 1st child's baptism is scheduled. Please CLICK HERE for more information on scheduling a baptism.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Requests for weddings should be made at least a year in advance of the prospective date. Church arrangements should be made before any other wedding date commitments. No wedding dates are given over the phone. Pre-marriage preparation is also required.