A quote from our Patron Saint of Confirmation, St. Madeleine Sophie Barat.
“We possess within ourselves all the gifts of the Holy Spirit: we have been clothed with them by the sacrament of Confirmation. But it is for us to develop them and make them bear fruit. Let us work then with courage and perseverance at the task of our perfection. Let us ask the Holy Spirit, above all, for the gift of fortitude so necessary in order to fulfill our vocation.”

Please contact our Adult Confirmation Coordinator.

Adult Confirmation

Adult Confirmation

A number of Catholics missed out on the preparation for Confirmation as teenagers, or have perhaps been away from Church and are now being drawn to a fuller and deeper relationship with God through their faith.  Confirmation is the Sacrament that completes the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) into the Church.

If you are an adult Catholic who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, we invite you to attend an Overview and Information presentation.

Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 9:40 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. (between the Masses) in the parish Youth Room. Our special preparation series for Adult Confirmation will take place from March 13 through April 16.

In the meantime, we invite you to our fall series of Essentials for Catholics, October 10 through November 14 (9:40 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.) in the Youth Room.  We will explore what Catholics believe and how that belief is reflected in the Creed we profess at every mass.

During the preparation of confirmation class, it gave me a chance to think about my baptismal promise and about what it means to me in my life as a Christian.  The most memorable part of the Rite is that I’ve been blessed with oil on the forehead by the bishop.  Ever since that moment,  I began to feel closer to God and to grow up spiritually.  Also, I have found myself praying more.   Nowadays,  I’m more aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence in my life and I feel very blessed by God.   God bless you.   ~Hannah, confirmed spring 2010

If you were not ready for Confirmation as a High School student, we are still here for you!  Here is a testimonial from a recent young parishioner:

We are here for you!

One of the moments in adult confirmation that really stuck out to me was reflecting on my baptismal promises. Every time I do the sign of the cross I think of the promises I strive to keep everyday. They are promises to myself, my family and loved ones, and God. I’ve been a part of St. Madeline Sophie since I was baptized there as an infant. I have family in the choir and have known a lot of parish members for years. It took me a while to decide that I wanted to be confirmed in the Catholic Church and no one held that against me. I felt pure acceptance from the confirmation experience and that feeling has never faded.

-Emma

Please contact our Adult Confirmation Coordinator.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Are you interested in the Catholic faith?  We most often have a group of people forming in September and receiving the Sacraments of Initiation around Easter of the following year. There are additional opportunities to become connected with the Church throughout the year. We welcome an opportunity to visit with you and discuss your hopes for your faith journey.  Please contact our RCIA Coordinator.

Matrimony and Marriage Preparation

If you are planning a wedding, please contact the church at least six months in advance of the date you have in mind. It is most efficient to contact the church BEFORE making reception commitments. In this way a couple may be made aware of the dates and times available for weddings, whether a Mass or the wedding ceremony itself.
The wedding preparation itself consists of the taking of a Catholic assessment, called the FOCCUS Assessment.  After the FOCCUS questions have been processed, a feedback session is scheduled, and the choosing of a pre-wedding course of instruction. The option available for instruction is a weekend retreat called Engaged Encounter.
We can facilitate all of this for couples living in the parish and being married at another Catholic Church as well as those wishing to be married at St. Madeleine’s. Please keep in mind that it is not possible for a priest or deacon of this archdiocese to preside at a wedding outdoors or at a location other than a Catholic Church.

Please contact our Marriage Preparation Office.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Sick is administered after the 9:00 am weekday Mass on the first Friday of every month. At least twice a year the sacrament is administered after the Sunday Masses. Announcement of these dates are given from the pulpit and in the Sunday Bulletin in advance of the chosen date. Visits and communion to the sick or homebound are part of our pastoral care ministry.

Eastside Catholic Hospital Ministry covers all calls for Sacramental attention during evening and weekend hours. You may access the Chaplain’s office by calling 206-748-1500.