Families registered and participating in the life of the parish bring their children to the community for baptism into the life of Christ. Our Pastor typically meets with the parents to discuss the meaning of the sacrament, determine eligibility and prepare for the celebration. Family who are not active in the parish are asked to postpone the celebration until they have demonstrated to the community their baptismal responsibility to “raise their children in the practice of the faith” (Rite of Baptism)
Contact: Fr. Binu Sebastian 304-748-6710
Holy Communion is ministered on Sundays and weekdays by lay and clergy members of our parish at homes, hospitals and nursing homes. Homebound members of the parish or there are invited to call the parish office to arrange for a minister to visit.
Contact : Parish Office at 304-748-6710
Confirmation is celebrated every second or third year, depending on the size of the class and preparation process. Candidates for confirmation are registered members of the parish who are actively living their faith through worship and service. They must also have a background of religious formation prior to becoming a candidate.
Contact: Fr. Binu Sebastian 304-748-6710
Each year registered and participating families with children in second grade or older are gathered together to prepare for the celebration of Reconciliation ( a few weeks before First Eucharist) and First Eucharist (the 1st Sunday in May). Preparation includes family reflection sessions as well as parent discussion of faith sharing in the family. Diocesan guidelines also note that candidates for these sacraments must have received at least one full year of religious education in a Catholic School or Parish School of Religion before becoming a candidate.
Contact: Fr. Binu Sebastian 304-748-6710
What is OCIA?
OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the process by which persons become fully initiated Catholics. OCIA is for anyone over the age of 8:
- Who were never baptized.
- Who were baptized in another Christian faith and who wish to become Catholic.
- Who were baptized Catholics but were never confirmed.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact: Fr. Binu Sebastian 304-748-6710
Engaged couples who wish to be married should contact our pastor for a preliminary conversation about the preparation process, paperwork and date setting.
Contact: Fr. Binu Sebastian 304-748-6710
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday evening from 4:15-4:45 pm and by individual appointment with one of our pastors. We also have a communal celebration of the Sacrament in Advent and Lent.
Contact : Parish Office at 304-748-6710
Our pastors regularly visit the hospitals and celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick with those who need or request it. They also will visit personal homes or nursing and care facilities when requested by staff or family members.
Contact: Fr. Binu Sebastian 304-748-6710