CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC  CHURCH

Requirements for the reception of Baptism in our parish

Baptisms

The holy Baptism is the foundation of the whole Christian life, the portico of life in the spirit ("vitae spiritualis ianua") and the door that opens the access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and regenerated as children of God, we become members of Christ and we are incorporated into the Church and become participants in his mission. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213)

Instructions for the reception of Confirmation in our parish

Confirmations

To the baptized "the sacrament of Confirmation unites them more intimately to the Church and enriches them with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. In this way they are even more obligated, as authentic witnesses of Christ, to spread and defend the faith with their words and works "(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285).

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Instruction for the reception of First Communion in our parish

Eucharist

Our Savior, instituted the Eucharistic Sacrifice of his body and blood to perpetuate for centuries, until his return, the sacrifice of the cross and thus entrust to the Church, the memorial of his death and resurrection, sign of unity, bond of love , in which Christ is received, the soul is filled with grace and given a pledge of future glory. " (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1323).

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Guidance to make a good confession

Confessions

"The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and of our bodies, who forgave the sins of the paralytic and restored the health of the body (cf Mk 2: 1-12), wanted his Church to continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit , his work of healing and salvation, even in his own members. This is the purpose of the two sacraments of healing: of the sacrament of Penance and of the Anointing of the Sick. "(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1421)

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Instruction for the reception of the sacrament of marriage in our parish

Marriages

The protagonists of the marriage covenant are a baptized man and woman, free to contract marriage and express their consent. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1625) The minister who attends the celebration of Marriage receives the consent of the spouses in the name of the Church and gives the blessing. The presence of the minister of the Church expresses that Marriage is an ecclesial reality. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1630).

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General guidelines on the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick "is not a sacrament only for those who are about to die. That is why it is considered opportune time to receive it when the faithful begin to be in danger of death due to illness or old age ". (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1514) It is appropriate to receive the Anointing of the sick before an important operation. And this same can be applied to the elderly whose strength weakens "(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1515).