Sacraments – Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

the sacraments

The Sacraments are
the heart of the Church

baptism

Baptisms should not be delayed. Please make arrangements upon the birth of the child by filling out the Baptismal Registration Form and returning it to Father or the parish office. Please call the rectory for assistance.

confession

Confessions are held 45 minutes before Mass and ending 10 minutes prior according to our confession schedule. Confessions are available in English, French and Spanish. Booklets to help assist with Confession are available in the vestibule.

holy communion

It is necessary to receive religious instruction before receiving Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament. All those seeking to receive Holy Communion should attend catechism classes or meet with the priest of our parish.

confirmation

Confirmation is a sacrament instituted by Our Lord Jesus Christ to confer the gifts of the Holy Ghost upon the baptized soul and strengthen him in the Catholic life.

holy matrimony

Matrimony is the perfect, indissoluble union of two people of different sex, for the purpose of propagating the human race, mutually to bear the burdens of life and to prevent sin which Christ raised to the dignity of a sacrament. Please schedule an appointment with the priest at least six months prior to your upcoming wedding for marriage instruction.

holy orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament instituted by Christ through which men receive the power and grace to perform the sacred duties of bishops, priests, and other ministers of the Church. Those discerning religious vocations or considering the sacred priesthood should contact the priest of our parish. We pray that many will serve Our Lord in His vineyard, for the salvation of souls and under the mantle of Our Lady.

extreme unction / sick calls

Please arrange for a priest to bring the Sacraments to the sick (Confession, Holy Communion, Extreme Unction) by calling the rectory. Please inform us of any Sacred Heart parishioners being hospitalized. If any one is in danger of death, please call immediately regardless of the time at 978-686-7921.

Funeral Arrangements

It is important to plan for your funeral to ensure you have a Requiem Funeral Mass and be buried in the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church. When considering arrangements for your funeral, you should have a notarized funeral plan which you share with your next of kin, any executors, the priest and funeral directors.