A Community in the Roman Catholic Tradition
SACRAMENTS
Infant/Young Child Baptism: We look forward to welcoming your children (age seven and younger into the Christian community through the Sacrament of Baptism. At least one parent must be an active registered Catholic/Parishioner at OLGC at least three months prior to your child being baptized. Parent and Godparent preparation classes consist of two 2-hour evenings. Baptisms are celebrated during our weekend 10:30 Mass. Please call Deacon Rod in the office, 360-832-6363, to set a time and date for classes. Allow at least three months for the baptism to be scheduled. E-mail: olgc@rainierconnect.com.
Reconciliation: Wednesdays at 6 P.M. Contact the Parish office 360-832-6363.
First Reconciliation: This is part of the Religious Education program for children who have been in the Religious Education program for at least a year prior to the year they are receiving the Sacrament and who are in the 2nd grade. Religious Education classes start during the first week of October and First Reconciliation will be celebrated during the Lenten Season. Date to be determined.
Contact: Lynne Van Cour at the Office 360-832-6363or e-mail: olgc@rainierconnect.com and address the message to Lynne.
First Communion: This is part of the Religious Education program and is for children in the 2nd grade who have been in the Religious Education program for at least a year prior to the year they are to receive the Sacrament. This educational part runs in conjunction with the First Reconciliation. These children must have received their First Reconciliation prior to receiving this sacrament. Education classes will start the first week of October and the Sacrament of First Communion will be celebrated the first weekend in May.
Contact: Lynne Van Cour at the office 360-832-6363 or e-mail: olgc@rainierconnect.com and address the message to Lynne.
Confirmation for Youth: The program for Confirmation is offered every other year. Our next confirmation classes will start in the fall of 2011. There are two components: One is regular participation in the Senior CYO program for at least two years prior to receiving the Sacrament; Secondly it is mandatory that the individual attend all the classes and retreat for the confirmation classes. Prerequisite: Individual must be a junior or senior in High school (at least 16 years of age), have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Communion.
Contact: Deacon Rod at 360-832-6363 or e-mail: olgc@rainierconnect.com.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and children: We welcome people of other faiths, and un-baptized persons who wish to join our faith community, worshiping God in the Catholic Tradition. Catholics who were baptized as infants, but have no other experience in the Catholic Church are also prepared for the sacraments through this process. Children (age 7 and over) and teens, who are not baptized or are baptized but uncatechized, also participate in the RCIA adapted for children. Classes start in September and classes will be held weekly. We welcome parishioners to become sponsors for our candidates. For class schedule and inquiry please contact: Deacon Rod at 360-832-6363 or e-mail: olgc@rainierconnect.com.
Sacraments for the Sick or Homebound: If you, any member of your family, or anyone you know is ill or hospitalized, please notify Deacon Rod at 360-832-6363 or 360-832-4076 to receive the Anointing of the Sick or to receive the Eucharist.
MARRIAGE: In order for us to attend to your interest in celebrating the Sacrament of Matrimony, and in order that all necessary requirements of Canon Law are in compliance, please take note of the following guidelines:
1. Call the parish office 360-832-6363 at least (6) six months in advance of the date you wish to celebrate your marriage. Request an appointment to meet with Deacon Rod or the Pastor for the preliminary orientation. Please have any required documents (see below) ready at the time of the appointment. You must be active, registered member of the parish.
2. You will need to present a recently issued copy of Baptismal Certificates for both parties. This includes Baptisms celebrated in a non-Catholic rite.
3. You may also be required to present a copy of First Communion and Confirmation Certificates. Photo copies of these is acceptable. NOTE: The Sacrament of Marriage cannot be received unless proof of Confirmation is available.
4. If the applicants are already civilly married (by Court), a copy of the Marriage License is required.
5. If there has been any previous marriages, a copy of the Dissolution Of Marriage by the Court (Divorce Papers) and a copy of Annulment Papers from a Diocesan Tribunal are required. If you have not gone thru the Annulment process yet Deacon Rod is an Advocate for the Tribunal and can assist you in this process.
6. One witness for each applicant, preferable a family member, will be asked to present themselves to the Deacon or Pastor for the Pre-Nuptual interview.
7. Provided both parties requesting the Sacrament of Matrimony are in agreement, a non-Catholic person is not an impediment for the Sacrament of Matrimony to be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel.
8. When the applicants have secured all the required documents they need to set a meeting with the Pastor or Deacon for the Pre-Nuptual interviews. It is important that both applicants are interviewed on the same day. Interviews for the witnesses need not be conducted on the same day as the applicants.
9. The applicants for the Sacrament of Matrimony will be required to attend a "Weekend Engaged Encounter Retreat" sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle.
10. The date of the wedding ceremony can only be scheduled after the Pre-Nuptual interviews are completed. Please DO NOT MAKE ANY COMMITMENTS with a hotel or banquet hall for the wedding reception or print invitations UNTIL the Pre-Nuptual interview is held and the Pastor/Deacon indicates that the process of marriage preparation is in order.
11. For any questions, please call Our Lady of Good Counsel office at 360-832-6363 and consult with Deacon Rod.