CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS:
Spiritual, liturgical and doctrinal preparation program for reception into the
Church of unbaptized adults, youth and children (age 7 and older); those
previously baptized in other Christian faiths; Catholics who have not received
the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation; as well as any parishioner
interested in renewing their knowledge of the Catholic faith.
BAPTISM:
Baptisms are held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30
p.m. Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal instruction class, preferably
before the birth of the child. Classes are held on the first Tuesday of each
month at 7:30 p.m. in the Scanlan Meeting Room. At least one Godparent
must be a practicing Catholic. Call the Rectory to register for the class and the
Baptism.
PENANCE:
Saturdays: 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. and by appointment.
Communal Penance Services are held in Advent and Lent.
FIRST PENANCE & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
All second grade students and others are prepared for the Sacrament of
Penance and their First Holy Communion. Traditionally, these are celebrated
in winter and spring respectively.
CONFIRMATION:
All eighth grade students are prepared for the reception of the Sacrament of
Confirmation. The date for Confirmation is assigned by the Archdiocese and
announced to parishioners when notification is received.
MATRIMONY:
A couple wishing to marry at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church must contact
one of the parish priests a minimum of six months prior to the intended date
of the wedding. At least one of the parties must be a member of the parish or,
if you are not a member, you must have immediate family in the parish. A
Marriage Preparation Course (offered in the fall, winter and spring) is required.
Do not set a date until you have met with the priest.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK:
Please call the parish office when a parishioner is in the hospital, a nursing home, or confined to home and wishes to receive a visit or any of the sacraments.
HOLY ORDERS & CONSECRATED LIFE:
If you believe that you or someone you know has a vocation to the priesthood, permanent diaconate or religious life, please contact Fr. Rob Panke, Archdiocesan Director of Priestly Vocations (301-853-4580), Deacon William Boesman, Archdiocesan Director of Diaconate Formation (301-853-4583), one of our parish priests, Sr. Sally or Bro. Ed.
