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Sacraments

 

 

 

Sacraments

St. Patrick Catholic Church is located at 313 North DePeyster Street in Kent, OH 44240

Sacrament of the Eucharist
Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM
Monday: 8:30 AM (Communion Service)
Tuesday-Friday: 8:30 AM

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Tuesday: 9:15 AM to 6:30 PM

First Eucharist

First Eucharist is celebrated at least three months after the celebration of First Reconciliation. The parish provides opportunities for understanding the nature of Eucharist beginning in the earliest grades.

A program designed to deepen parents' understanding of Eucharist and to assist them in preparing their children is provided. Parents are required to attend two formation sessions scheduled in February. First Eucharist is celebrated on the last Saturday in April each year.

Sacristy at St. Patrick Church

Baptism of Infants

Parents seeking to have their children (newborn through seven years of age) baptized, are asked to please call the parish office to register to attend a Baptism Preparation session, which are offered on the first Thursday of every other month, beginning in January of each year.

The sacrament of Baptism for children is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month following the 11:00 AM Mass.

Current Baptismal Preparation Sessions for Parents are Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:15 September 4, or November 6 or January 8, 2015 or March 5 or May 7 or July 2 in the Captain’s Cabin.

Requirements for Godparents

Traditionally, two people (one male, one female) are chosen to be Godparents for Baptism. Godparents are either two practicing Catholics, or one practicing Catholic and one practicing Christian of another denomination.

The Catholic Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, baptized, confirmed and a practicing Catholic who attends Mass regularly. If either Godparent is married, they are to be in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Confessions are on the first and third Saturdays of the month only, in the church at 3:30 PM. Confessions may also be scheduled anytime by appointment by contacting Fr. Pentello at the rectory

First Reconciliation

After two years of religious instruction, baptized children of St. Patrick parish normally celebrate First Reconciliation. The parish provides opportunities for understanding the nature of Reconciliation beginning in the earliest grades. Since parents, along with parish catechists, are primarily responsible for the child's religious education, a program is provided for parents of children preparing to receive the sacrament.

Parents are required to attend two formation sessions scheduled in the Fall. First Reconciliation parent sessions are Sundays, 9:40 - 11:00 AM October 5, 12 in Church Hall and on Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM and October 6, 13 in Captain’s Cabin

Sacrament of Holy Orders

Men discerning a vocation to the priesthood or permanent diaconate are invited to call the Diocesan Vocation Office (330-744-8451). Women discerning a call to religious life are invited to call the Diocesan Vocation Office.

Confirmation

Students who have been baptized and have received First Eucharist complete their initiation into the Catholic Church through the sacrament of Confirmation. Normally, students are presented for Confirmation in the eighth grade.

As with the other initiation sacraments, Confirmation is to be celebrated in the parish community where the candidate is registered. Preparation for the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation includes, but is not limited to, a minimum of two years of active participation in CCD or parochial school immediately prior to the celebration of Confirmation (normally those students in grades 7 and 8).

In addition to these regular religious education classes, candidates for Confirmation must also attend separate Confirmation classes. The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated every year at St. Patrick parish in the Spring.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)

Adults desiring to become Catholic are invited to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This process, marked by stages and rites, offers the person the ability to explore the Catholic Faith leading to a commitment to become a Catholic Christian.

In an effort to meet the needs of those seeking to discover more about the Catholic Faith, our meeting time has changed from a weekly gathering to a once-a-month format, one Saturday morning each month.

If you or someone you know wishes to learn more about the RCIA process, please call the parish office to set up an initial meeting with the director. The process is normally about one year depending on individual circumstances. Since the gatherings are held once a month, the process begins in June and continues through the following May.

RCIA is for those adults who have never been baptized, those baptized in another Christian tradition and for those baptized Catholic but who have not completed their initiation sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Catholics of the parish are also invited to attend the sessions to learn more about their Faith

RCIA Adapted for Children

Children in grade three and older who have not been baptized or have not received Eucharist can prepare for the sacraments by attending the “RCIA Adapted for Children” sessions.

These children will be prepared and welcomed into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil liturgy. For more information, please contact the St. Patrick Church Religious Education Office.

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick is available upon request. If hospitalized, please notify the parish office. The Eucharist is distributed regularly to the homebound by Eucharistic Ministers.

Marriage Preparation

Couples desiring to be married at St. Patrick Church are to contact the priest at the rectory office at least six months before the intended wedding date. Marriage preparation involves the couple meeting with the priest a minimum of three times to discuss various aspects of a marital relationship as well as discussion of the sacrament of Matrimony.

Engaged couples are also required to attend a one-day retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Youngstown, entitled “God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage.”

We are people of God of the Roman Catholic parish family of Saint Patrick, Kent. Through our baptism, we prayerfully use our varied God-given talents and treasures in our particular vocations in life, and in performing the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, to promote peace and justice. Together we celebrate Christ’s presence in worship and sacraments.

We emphasize the importance of religious education for all our members. By reflecting God’s love and proclaiming the Gospel, we earnestly desire to promote community with family, friends and neighbors, and so further the kingdom of God..

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Parish Phone Numbers:

Rectory: 330-673-5849
Rectory Fax: 330-673-5849
Religious Ed. Office: 330-677-4453
School: 330-673-7232
School Fax: 330-678-6612
Church Hall: 330-678-3344

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM