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Becoming a Catholic (RCIA) |
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Are you someone who is
interested in the Catholic faith? Are you an adult who was never
baptized? Are you a baptized Catholic who never received any
religious instruction and have not received First Communion or
Confirmation? Are you a fully initiated Catholic who would like to
work with those entering in the Catholic faith? Join
us for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. RCIA is a
spiritual formation process beginning in September and ending with
initiation into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. RCIA
classes are held every Wednesday
evening from
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at St.
Pius X. If you are interested in attending, please contact Bobbie
Jo at 542-4264. |
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
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Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and
includes recitation of the Rosary at St. Pius X Church, Pueblo.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation:
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Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in St. Pius X Church. |
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Nursing Home Communion Services:
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1st & 3rd Thursdays of the monthly at the Legacy Nursing Home |
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Sacrament Information
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Sacrament of Baptism: |
 Baptism
is the sacrament of faith. But faith needs the community
of believers. It is only within the faith of the Church
that each of the faithful can believe. (The
Catechism of the Catholic Church, article 1253.)
Because the community
of believers nurtures faith, it is during parish celebrations where
an infant or an adult is born into God's family. Baptism is
not a private affair, but a communal act of birth with the support
of the faithful. For this reason, we celebrate all baptisms in
St. Paul parish during Weekend Eucharistic celebrations.
A Saturday "Baptism Retreat" precedes the
celebration of baptism. We conduct the "Baptism Retreat" from
12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. quarterly in St. Pius X Parish Hall.
For more information, and to prepare your child for baptism, call
the parish office at 719 542-4264.
All godparents must be practicing Catholics who
are baptized, confirmed, and have made their First Reconciliation
and First Communion. If the godparents are married, they must
be married through the Catholic Church.
The upcoming Baptism
Retreats are scheduled for:
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you have a child under the age of seven who
needs to be baptized, we invite you to attend our next
preparation class on October 20th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the
parish hall. Baptism packets can be picked up in the
parish office. |
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Sacrament of
Confirmation: |
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High School &
Confirmation registration forms were mailed this
past week. If you didn't receive one please contact Bobbie
Jo at 542-4264. They are also available in the church
foyer.
The sacrament
of Confirmation is celebrated during the Easter Season each year.
Candidates for Confirmation are to participate in the regular High
School of Religion Classes and discussions for two years prior to
their confirmation acceptance. In addition, they must
participate in the annual Confirmation Retreat and be at least 16. All our classes are "clustered"
with St. Pius X parish and students from Sacred Heart Cathedral, Pueblo. For information, contact our
parish office at 719 542-4264. |
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Sacrament of Marriage: |
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Persons
planning to marry in the Catholic Church are required by diocesan
law to prepare no less than one ye ar prior to their
intended wedding. The wedding date cannot be set until all the
paperwork is completed. This paperwork includes information
about the sacramental status of the bride and groom as well as
obtaining any annulments of any previous marriage. If an
annulment is required because of a previous marriage, it is not an
automatic "given" that the church will grant such an annulment.
Spiritual preparation for this sacrament is the most
important element to the reception of Marriage. Engaged
couples are requested to call 542-4264 to arrange for instruction as
soon as they become engaged. This must precede setting the
date for the wedding as well as before engaging a reception hall for
the wedding reception. This is a holy and serious sacrament.
Prior to the wedding day, parties to be married are to partake in
the Sacrament of Reconciliation to obtain the full graces of this
sacrament. |
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Marriage Preparation
Ministry |
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Our
Parish is need of two or more Marriage Prep Lead Couples. This is
a ministry focused on engaged couples that are anticipating the
sacrament of Marriage. The Church desires that these couples have
the opportunity to journey with a married couple through the reality and
challenges or marriage. Lead Couples share examples of their own
marriage with the insights provided through instruction given by the
Deanery. Please contact the office as soon as possible at
542-4264. |
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Sacrament of the Sick: |
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Anointing of the Sick "is not a sacrament for those only who are at
the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful
begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the
fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already
arrived." (Catechism of the Catholic
Church, 1514)
In addition to the
Anointing of the Sick, the Church offers those who are about to
leave this life the Eucharist as viaticum, i.e. food for the journey
into the next life. "The sacrament of Christ once dead and
now risen, the Eucharist is here the sacrament of passing over from
death to life, from this world to the Father."
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1524) |
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