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:

“Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.” Incorporated into Christ by Baptism, the person baptized is configured to Christ. Baptism seals the Christian with the indelible spiritual mark (character) of his belonging to Christ. No sin can erase this mark, even if sin prevents Baptism from bearing the fruits of salvation. Given once for all, Baptism cannot be repeated.” – The Vatican

The following guidelines must be followed for baptism registration:

• Parents need to come to the parish office to register their child prior to the date of the preparation session (class). You must fill out the registration form and provide required paperwork. Incomplete paperwork does not reserve baptism date.
• Parents must bring the Birth Certificate (Health Dept) of child.
• Parents must bring a Letter of Permission from their parish. If you are not registered at a particular parish, you must bring a letter from the parish that belongs to you by boundaries.
• Godparents:
  • Must be 18 years of age and if single must have Baptism, First Communion, & Confirmation Sacraments. (Must bring proof)
  • If married, must be married through the Catholic Church  (Must bring proof)
• The registration fee is $50.00 for 1 child or $80.00 for 2 children
• Parents and godparents are required to attend the preparation sessions.
  • If the godparents are from out-of-town they must provide certificate of attendance from their parish.
• Baptism preparation sessions will be scheduled by the parish office.

Click Here for the Baptism Schedule 2026

Where is Baptism in Scripture?

Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, John 1:32, John 3:3,5, John 3:22, John 4:1, Acts 8:36, Acts 1:47, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16 and many more!

Resources

Interested in getting your child baptized? Congratulations! Contact your local parish for next steps:

Please contact the Parish office for more information

Never been baptized? Join the Church! Our doors are always open. Our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults [OCIA] (Formerly known as RCIA) sessions run from the fall through the spring.

Learn More About OCIA

Have Additional Questions about Baptism?

Baptism FAQ

The sacraments of Christian initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist – lay the foundations of every Christian life. Christian initiation is accomplished by three sacraments together: Baptism which is the beginning of new life; Confirmation which is its strengthening; and the Eucharist which nourishes the disciple with Christ’s Body and Blood for his transformation in Christ.

Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds. Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. 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.

This information as well as additional information about the Sacraments of the Church can be found at: The Vatican Website

Has your child received the other Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism and Holy Communion) but hasn’t received the Sacrament of Confirmation? They’re always welcome! You’ll need to get in contact with your local parish to get this set up.

Resources

Please contact the Parish office for more information contact the Religious Education Office at St Rose of Lima Monday – Thursday 4:00 PM -7:00 PM (210) 675-1920 EXT 110.

Are you an adult that was raised Catholic and received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism and Holy Communion) but never received Confirmation? Know that you’re always welcome back! Our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults [OCIA] (formerly known as RCIA) contains classes and teachings on Confirmation and other topics that are necessary for full formation in the faith.

Learn More About OCIA

Have more questions about Confirmation?

Confirmation FAQ

The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church’s life, for in it Christ associates his Church and all her members with his sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving offered once for all on the cross to his Father; by this sacrifice he pours out the graces of salvation on his Body which is the Church. The Eucharist is the memorial of Christ’s Passover, that is, of the work of salvation accomplished by the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, a work made present by the liturgical action. 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.

Where is the Eucharist in Scripture?

Matt. 26:26-28, Mark. 14:22,24, Luke 22;19-20, John 6, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 and many more!

Resources

Has your child been baptized but hasn’t received his or her First Holy Communion? Contact your local parish for next steps.

Have you been baptized already (in the Catholic Church or another Christian church) and desire to receive or learn more about Holy Communion? We welcome you! Our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults [OCIA] (formerly known as RCIA) contains classes and teachings on Holy Communion and other topics that is necessary for full formation in the faith.

Learn More About OCIA or to begin the process Contact Deacon Alvaro Casas at alcasas@aol.com

Have you been away from the Church for a while and/or aren’t sure if you’re able to receive Holy Communion? Know that you’re always welcome back and God’s Love and Mercy is always available to you! The Sacrament of Reconciliation must be taken prior to partaking in the Eucharist.

Learn More

Have additional questions about Holy Communion?

Holy Communion FAQ

Reconciliation (or Penance): The forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred by a particular sacrament called the sacrament of conversion, confession, penance, or reconciliation. One who desires to obtain reconciliation with God and with the Church must confess to a priest all the unconfessed grave sins he remembers after having carefully examined his conscience. The confession of venial faults, without being necessary in itself, is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church.

The spiritual effects of the sacrament of Penance are: While Baptism gives us new life in Christ, this can be weakened or even lost by sin. Through the sacrament of Reconciliation (also called Penance), we obtain forgiveness from God’s mercy for these offenses, and are restored and reconciled with him. We are also reconciled with the Church which is wounded by these sins.

Where is the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Scripture?

Matthew 9:8, Luke 5:24, John 20:21-23, 2 Corinthians 5:18, and many more.

Resources

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE

Reconciliation/Adoration:
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
There is no Reconciliation on Fridays.

Have additional questions about reconciliation?

Reconciliation FAQ

Illness and suffering have always been among the gravest problems confronted in human life. In illness, man experiences his powerlessness, his limitations, and his finitude. Every illness can make us glimpse death. The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick has as its purpose the conferral of a special grace on the Christian experiencing the difficulties inherent in the condition of grave illness or old age. The proper time for receiving this holy anointing has certainly arrived when the believer begins to be in danger of death because of illness or old age. Each time a Christian falls seriously ill, he may receive the Anointing of the Sick, and also when, after he has received it, the illness worsens.

Only priests (presbyters and bishops) can give the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, using oil blessed by the bishop, or if necessary by the celebrating presbyter himself.

Resources

Does one of your friends, family members or loved ones need Anointing of the Sick? Please contact the parish office or priest to administer the sacrament.

Never been baptized? Join the Church! Our doors are always open. Our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults [OCIA] (formerly known as RCIA) sessions run from the fall through the spring. More Info on OCIA

Have Additional Questions about Annointing of the Sick?

Anointing of the Sick FAQ

Congratulations on Your Engagement!

The marriage covenant, by which a man and a woman form with each other an intimate communion of life and love, has been founded and endowed with its own special laws by the Creator. By its very nature it is ordered to the good of the couple, as well as to the generation and education of children. Christ the Lord raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a sacrament. The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life.

Married couples will lead Christian lives especially by educating their children in the faith. The Christian home is the place where children receive the first proclamation of the faith. For this reason the family home is rightly called “the domestic church,” a community of grace and prayer, a school of human virtues and of Christian charity.

Resources

Are you ready to start the process of getting married? Learn the steps and preparation involved by contacting the Parish Office to set up an appointment with the Pastor:

Learn More

Marriage FAQ

St Rose of Lima offers Marriage Prep classes through the Marriage preparation team. For more information, please contact the parish office.

The Sacrament of 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.  This is a sacrament of apostolic ministry.  It includes three degrees: episcopate (bishop), presbyterate (priest), and diaconate (deacon).

All Christians participate in the one priesthood of Christ.  The whole community of believers is, as such, priestly.  Through the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation the faithful are “consecrated to be…a holy priesthood.”  Those who, after being baptized, receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders, also become part of the ministerial or hierarchical priesthood. The ministerial priesthood is at the service of the common priesthood of all the baptized. It is intended to unfold the baptismal grace of all Christians.  The ministerial priesthood is the means by which Christ continues to build up and lead his Church.

Prayers of the Faithful:For young men and women; That God may give them the gift of understanding to discern their service in the Church, the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life; And for the gift of courage to follow His call. We pray to the Lord. . . .
For young people; That they may know the personal love of the Lord for them, and respond with open and generous hearts. We pray to the Lord. . . .

The whole Church is a priestly people. Through Baptism all the faithful share in the priesthood of Christ. This participation is called the “common priesthood of the faithful.” Based on this common priesthood and ordered to its service, there exists another participation in the mission of Christ: the ministry conferred by the sacrament of Holy Orders, where the task is to serve in the name and in the person of Christ the Head in the midst of the community.