Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

(956) 682-4238

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Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism // Confirmation // Eucharist

The sacraments of Christian initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—lay the foundations of every Christian life. “The sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishing of natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity.” (CCC 1212)

Sacrament of Baptism

 

Baptism

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission. (CCC 1213)

NEXT INFANT BAPTISM CLASS

Registration

Celebration of Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism Class Details

 Registration for Baptism Class is in the Faith Formation & Youth Ministry  Office Monday - Wednesday 1:00 - 6:00 PM. Please make sure you have all the correct documentation ready.


La inscripción para la clase de bautismo es en la Oficina de Formación de Fe y Ministerio Juvenil de lunes a miércoles de 1:00 a 6:00 p.m. Antes de su cita, asegúrese de tener lista toda la documentación apropiada.

Baptism Class Details

Celebration of Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism Class Details

 Baptism Preparation Class will be in Spanish in the Annex building on Oct. 30, 2021 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.  



La clase de preparación para el bautismo será en español en el edificio anexo el 30 de Octobre de 2021 de 8:00 AM a 12:00 PM 

Celebration of Sacrament of Baptism

Celebration of Sacrament of Baptism

Celebration of Sacrament of Baptism

 Baptisms will be celebrated on October 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM Mass.




Los bautismos se celebrarán el 30de octubre de 2021 a las 12:00 PM Misa. 

Parent Checklist - English

Infant Baptism Godparent Affidavit

Celebration of Sacrament of Baptism

 Review the requirements and prepare to register for the next upcoming baptism class.


Revise los requisitos y prepárese para registrarse para la próxima clase de bautismo.

Download Requirements

Infant Baptism Registration

Infant Baptism Godparent Affidavit

Infant Baptism Godparent Affidavit

 Download, print and fill out and bring with you along with your child's birth certificate.


Descargue, imprima y complete y tráigalo junto con el certificado de nacimiento de su hijo.

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Infant Baptism Godparent Affidavit

Infant Baptism Godparent Affidavit

Infant Baptism Godparent Affidavit

Download, print and fill out and bring with you along with your child's registration form.


Descargue, imprima, complete y traiga con usted junto con el formulario de registro de su hijo.

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Sacrament of Confirmation

 

Confirmation

For “by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” (CCC 1285)

Interested in receiving the sacrament of confirmation?

Youth

In the Diocese of Brownsville the minimum age for a candidate to receive the sacrament is either be 16 years of age or be in the 10th grade. 


He/she must be enrolled in our Catholic Faith Formation program for a minimum of 2 years. Attendance is very important. Please contact the Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Office at 956-682-3663 for more information.

Adults

If you an adult and wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, please register at the Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Office. At the beginning of the sessions, Dcn. Rudy will interview you and let you know how long your process will be. The minimum for an adult is one year. 

Confirmation Candidate & Sponsor Downloads

Candidate Commitment Pledge

Candidate Commitment Pledge

Candidate Commitment Pledge

Confirmation Candidates are to sign a commitment pledge at the beginning of  their sessions. Parents of the candidates must witness their commitment and sign as well.

Commitment Pledge is to be signed by end of October 2020.

Sign Commitment Pledge

Candidate Prayers

Candidate Commitment Pledge

Candidate Commitment Pledge

Confirmation candidates to practice these prayers throughout the year.

Download Prayer Sheet

Candidate Saint Project

Candidate Commitment Pledge

Candidate Letter of Intent

Confirmation candidates will select a saint. This saint will be their confirmation name. Please choose a saint that you feel some kind of connection to. St. Francis of Assisi, St. Jude, St. Michael and Mary are not options unless you can give Ms. Cyndy a convincing argument.  Please download document and follow instructions.

Assignment is due: November 30, 2020.

Download Saint Project

Candidate Letter of Intent

Candidate Letter of Intent

Candidate Letter of Intent

Confirmation candidates are to write a letter to Fr. Martin describing why they desire to receive the sacrament of Confirmation and emailed to Ms. Cyndy. She will forward letters to Fr. Martin De la Cruz. Letters are due: October 31, 2020.

Download Assignment

1 Day Individual Retreat

Candidate Letter of Intent

1 Day Individual Retreat

 Putting the Pieces Together is a one day retreat. Candidates will spend the day in prayer, reflecting on their Confirmation journey. Have candidates download the retreat and print before the retreat. Ms. Cyndy will be available for questions about the retreat scheduled on Dec. 12, but candidates may participate in the retreat anytime in December and turn in their packet by December 31, 2020. 

Download retreat

Sponsor Prayer

Candidate Letter of Intent

1 Day Individual Retreat

This prayer is intended for the sponsor, so he or she can pray for their candidate throughout the year.

Download Prayer

Sponsor Affidavit

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #1

Sponsor Affidavit

Confirmation Sponsors must fill out the affidavit to confirm they meet the requirements to be a sponsor.  Affidavits are due: Jan. 31, 2021.

Fill out & Sign

Sponsor Proxy

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #1

Sponsor Affidavit

Sometimes emergencies happen and the sponsors are not able to show up. If this happens, we are apple to have a proxy (substitute) stand in for the sponsor.

Fill out & sign

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #1

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #1

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #1

The sponsor is walking along side the candidate on his/her journey towards the sacrament of Confirmation. On this first activity the candidate will be interviewing his/her sponsor. 

Activity #1 is due: December 31, 2020.

Download Activity #1

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #2

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #2

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #1

 The sponsor is walking along side the candidate on his/her journey towards the sacrament of Confirmation. On the second activity the candidate and sponsor will be reflecting on prayer and praying together. 

Activity #2 is due: February 28, 2021.

Download Activity #2

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #3

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #2

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #3

  The sponsor is walking along side the candidate on his/her journey towards the sacrament of Confirmation. On the third activity the candidate and sponsor will be reflecting on catholic social justice and will participate in a service project together. 

Activity #3 is due: March 31, 2021. 

Download Activity #3

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #4

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #2

Candidate & Sponsor Activity #3

The sponsor is walking along side the candidate on his/her journey towards the sacrament of Confirmation. On the fourth activity the candidate and sponsor will have fun and watch a movie together from the list. Later to try and see if they see any Christian themes within the movie.

 Activity #3 is due: April 30, 2021.  

Download Activity #4

Sacrament of Eucharist

 

Holy Eucharist

The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation participate with the whole community in the Lord’s own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist. (CCC 1322)

Interested in receiving the sacrament of holy communion?

Youth

In the Diocese of Brownsville the minimum grade for a candidate to receive the sacrament is 3rd grade.


He/she must be enrolled in our Catholic Faith Formation program for a minimum of 3 years. Attendance is very important. Please contact the Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Office at 956-682-3663 for more information.

Adults

If you an adult and wish to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion, please register at the Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Office. At the beginning of the sessions, Dcn. Rudy will interview you and let you know how long your process will be. The minimum for an adult is one year. 

Sacraments of Healing

Penance & Anointing of the Sick

The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, who forgave the sins of the paralytic and restored him to bodily health,  has willed that his Church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation, even among her own members. This is the purpose of the two sacraments of healing: the sacrament of Penance and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. (CCC 1421) 

Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation

 

Penance/Reconciliation

“Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.” (CCC 1422)

Sacrament of Anointing of the sick

 

Anointing of the Sick

“By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.” (CCC 1499)

Sacraments of service

Holy Matrimony & Holy Orders

 Two other sacraments, Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony, are directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to others that they do so. They confer a particular mission in the Church and serve to build up the People of God. (CCC 1534) 

Sacrament of Marriage

 

Marriage

“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.” (CCC 1601)

interested in getting married by the catholic church...

1st Appointment

Marriage Preparation

Marriage Preparation

The couple must first make an appointment with Fr. Martin De la Cruz, six to 12 months before desired wedding date.

Marriage Preparation

Marriage Preparation

Marriage Preparation

Couple will then meet with Dcn. Rudy Sepulveda Jr. to begin their marriage preparation process.

Retreat

Marriage Preparation

Retreat

Couples will need to attend a FOCUS retreat.

Sacrament of Holy Orders

 

Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. (CCC 1536)

Interested in becoming a religious, Deacon or Priest?

Learn more about vocations in the Diocese of Brownsville

Learn more about vocations in the Diocese of Brownsville

Learn more about vocations in the Diocese of Brownsville

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Learn More About the Seminary

Learn more about vocations in the Diocese of Brownsville

Learn more about vocations in the Diocese of Brownsville

 A man who thinks God might be calling him to be a priest should go to the seminary.  Often however, major misconceptions prevent a man from applying at all. 

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