Sacraments are
...graced, personal encounters with Christ.
They are sacred rituals which deepen our relationship with Christ and the Body of Christ.
As holy signs, they teach and form us in Christ, they celebrate Christ's presence in sacred word and elements which nourish, strengthen and express our faith.
Sacraments impart grace & worship to God, the source of all life.
Worship is integral to our lives as Christians.
Engaging in the prayer and ritual of the Church,
we are formed as Church.
Our Sacramental rites are of primary importance
while we are gathered.
Baptism
Parents who desire Baptism for their child, must be registered in the parish and be practicing Catholics. Parents attend our Baptism preparation and complete the necessary forms prior to the celebration.
A letter of recommendation
from their pastor is needed for Godparents who are not registered at St. Stephen.
Reconciliation
You can celebrate
Reconciliation
by appointment
at St. Stephen or St. John,
by calling Fr. John
(704) 763-2475;
or
Saturdays, 3:00-3:45p
St. John, N. Wilkesboro
275 C.C. Wright School Road
North Wilkesboro, NC
Holy Orders
The Ordination Rite says,
“Believe what you read,
teach what you believe,
and practice what you teach.”
Our community encourages single men & women to be open to a call to the priesthood or consecrated religious life.
For more information,
go to
Sisters of St. Joseph
or go to:
Charlotte Diocese
Confirmation
Confirmation, a Sacrament
of Initiation, into the life
of the Church,
is celebrated by our Youth
(7th grade-H.S.) after
attending Youth Formation.
Adults who desire to be confirmed join R.C.I.A.
For more information,
call S. Janis
(336) 835-3007
Anointing of the Sick
If you are preparing
for surgery or hospitalization,
this sacrament can be
celebrated with you
on any weekend at the church.
If you are chronically ill
in mind, body, or spirit,
this sacrament can be
celebrated with you.
In an emergency,
contact the church
(336)835-3007
or Fr. John,
(704) 763-2475
so we can pray with you
at home or in the hospital.
Eucharist
Preparation for First Eucharist
requires at least
two years of regular attendance
in Youth Faith Formation.
(Ages 7-13)
Teens and Adults
preparation
occurs through R.C.I.A.
Matrimony
Congratulations
on your engagement!
Begin your preparation
by scheduling
an appointment no less than
six months prior
to the desired date
of your wedding;
a year prior to the ceremony
is preferable.
Couples attend Engaged Encounter weekend (preferred)
or diocesan pre-Cana session.
To initiate preparation, call (336)835-3007