Baptism 

“For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body – whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free – and we were all given the one spirit to drink.” I Corinthians 12:13

We are excited you want to have your child baptized! We encourage parents to plan for baptism before the birth of your child. Contact the parish office  at 206-842-3594 to set up a meeting with Fr. Mark and register for classes. Attendance is required at one baptism class, which is offered on Thursday evenings throughout the year.

Baptisms are scheduled when all paperwork has been completed and received in the parish office. Baptisms are normally celebrated on the second weekend of the month at either the 5 PM Vigil Mass or the 10 AM Sunday Mass.  Families who need to celebrate the baptism at a different time should contact the parish office.

Baptism Forms:

1. Baptism Information – Sacramental Records
2. Godparent Certification

Sponsors should attend a class at St. Cecilia or their home parish. If they cannot attend class, they should watch the following videos and complete the questions. Contact the parish office to receive the questions.

1. Pope Francis on the meaning of Baptism
2. Bishop Barron on the Sacrament of Baptism
3. St. Michael’s Catholic Church: Baptism (the ritual)

First Communion & First Penance

• “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” – John 6:35

Participation in the program for First Confession and First Holy Communion requires participation in regular Faith Formation through PREP or school in the second grade, as well as kindergarten and first grade.

Baptismal Certificate Request Form ( if baptized at another parish)

  Family Registration (grades k-12) 2019/2020

Sacrament registration 1st Communion & 1st Reconciliation

Confirmation

 Through the anointing with the sacred chrism the baptized person is “enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit,” and more than ever “obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed” (Catechism 1285).  

The age to receive the sacrament of Confirmation at our parish and around the diocese is gradually being to shifted to 7th grade and this change will be phased in over the next 3 years.  This academic year, 2019-2020, class will be for our 9th and 10th grade students.  Classes will be spread throughout the year  and there will be a required weekend retreat.  Classes will meet Mondays from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in the Chardin Room.  The class schedule is provided below.  If your child attends a school that will not allow him/her to attend Confirmation classes, please fill out the registration form and indicate that in the school space.  We will work with you to assure your child is properly prepared to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.  For more information, please contact Mary Feeney at madfeeney@gmail.com.

CONFIRMATION FORMS:

Confirmation  Class Schedule 2019-2020

Confirmation Registration for Spring 2020

Confirmation Sponsor Form

Request for Baptism Certificate

Marriage 

Notification of intent to marry must be given to the priest at least four to six months before marriage date. Marriage Preparation is required. At least one of the parties must be a registered member of the parish.  Please contact Fr. Mark to begin preparations.

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Learn more about dating and marriage!

Summary of the Sacraments

As a summary and aid here is a simple, handy table summarizing the seven sacraments. It contains brief comments about their biblical backgrounds, the words and actions involved, their effects, and who can administer each of them: