Sacraments

The Sacraments are the lifeblood of the Church. "The liturgical life of the Church revolves around the sacraments, with Eucharist as the center. The sacraments are signs of grace, instituted by Christ and given to the Church, by which divine life is given to us and celebrated. The Church celebrates seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony." National Directory for Catechesis, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005

Sacrament of Baptism
Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
Sacrament of Confirmation
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Sacrament of Holy Orders

Adult Sacraments of Initiation

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - The RCIA is that process that welcomes adults wanting to investigate the Life of the Catholic Church. It includes those who have never been baptized, those who have come to us from other Christian faith traditions, and those baptized Catholics who desire to prepare for Eucharist and Confirmation.

Adult Confirmation - The Adult Confirmation program assists persons 19 years of age and older to prepare for the affirmation and commitment to the faith asked of a fully alive adult Catholic member of the Church.

	Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community 11 College Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508-9225 Phone: 505 473-4200 - Fax: 505 473-1602

For more information on Adult Sacraments of Initiation, contact Sr. Paula Gallagher, IHM	The Sacraments are the lifeblood of the Church. "The liturgical life of the Church revolves around the sacraments, with Eucharist as the center. The sacraments are signs of grace, instituted by Christ and given to the Church, by which divine life is given to us and celebrated. The Church celebrates seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony." National Directory for Catechesis, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005 Sacrament of Baptism Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Sacrament of Confirmation Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Sacrament of Holy Orders Adult Sacraments of Initiation Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - The RCIA is that process that welcomes adults wanting to investigate the Life of the Catholic Church. It includes those who have never been baptized, those who have come to us from other Christian faith traditions, and those baptized Catholics who desire to prepare for Eucharist and Confirmation. Adult Confirmation - The Adult Confirmation program assists persons 19 years of age and older to prepare for the affirmation and commitment to the faith asked of a fully alive adult Catholic member of the Church.	Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 am Saturday morning. "Could you not spend one hour with me?" Parish Stewardship - Santa Maria de la Paz is totally dependent on the generosity of its parishioners for support. The use of envelopes, regardless of the amount of the contribution, makes possible our parish activities and services.