Sacraments

Baptism

For those planning a Baptism out-of-state, or with special circumstances, please contact Ingrid Lopez at the parish office: 321-355-3411 or ilopez@stacatholic.org 

Baptism Requirements
Baptism Registration Form
Sponsor Eligibility Form
Request a Certificate to be a Godparent

Reconciliation

  • An application must be filled out for each child wishing to receive this sacrament. Applications can be completed with the Faith Formation Office.
  • There is a sacramental fee of $75 for Reconciliation (combined with First Holy Eucharist) in addition to the Faith Formation registration fee. 
  • Children registered with our Faith Formation program will receive the sacrament of Reconciliation in the 2nd Grade, or during their second year of preparation in the current grade they are attending.
  • The preparation session for the sacrament is mandatory. The date and location are TBD.
    **Please note this session is only for those who have completed application paperwork with the Faith Formation office.**

First Communion

  • An application must be filled out for each child wishing to receive this sacrament (combined with First Reconciliation). Applications can be completed with the Faith Formation Office.
  • There is at sacramental fee of $75 for Eucharist (combined with First Reconciliation) in addition to the Faith Formation registration fee. 
  • Children registered with our Faith Formation program will receive the sacrament of Holy Eucharist in the 2nd Grade, or during their second year of preparation in the current grade they are attending.
  • The preparation session for the sacrament is mandatory. The date and location are TBD. **Please note this session is only for those who have completed application paperwork with the Faith Formation office.**

Confirmation

  • An application must be filled out for each child wishing to receive this sacrament. Applications can be completed with the Faith Formation Office.
  • There is a sacramental fee of $75 for Confirmation (which includes the one-day retreat) in addition to the Faith Formation registration fee. 
  • Sponsor requirements and eligibility information can be obtained by contacting the Faith Formation Office.

Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage

The marriage preparation process is designed to guide engaged couples towards a sacramental marriage celebration and provide essential tools to live out this lifelong covenant. These guidelines for marriage preparation apply to all Catholics in the Diocese of Orlando. If you are considering marriage in our church, please contact the parish office at 321-355-3411. 
Here are some of the steps that you can expect to follow during the process:

1. Preliminary Interview

The first step is a meeting with the parish priest or pastoral minister to begin the wedding planning and preparation for married life. This should take place between six to twelve months prior the anticipated wedding date and before any arrangements are made or a wedding date is set. During this interview, the pastoral minister will provide an explanation of the Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation.

2. Assessment for Determining Readiness

The pastoral minister will use a variety of methods to assist in determining the maturity of the couple and their readiness for marriage. A premarital inventory (FOCCUS or Fully Engaged) will be administered and diocesan forms will be completed.

3. Setting the Date

The final date for the wedding is not to be set until the entire assessment process (A & B) has been completed and a decision to proceed has been made.

4. Instruction

After the readiness for marriage has been determined, the couple will finalize the wedding date and begin the instruction process. The pastoral minister will outline the sacramental preparation required (Pre Cana, Pre Cana Weekend Retreat, Remarriage, Convalidation, interviews with the priest, etc.)

5. Wedding Liturgy

The couple will plan their wedding liturgy with the priest. Areas for liturgical planning include the selection of the scriptures, music, liturgical ministries and other related issues.

For additional information on Marriage Preparation in the Diocese of Orlando, please visit this link:

Marriage Prep Information

Vocations

Please refer to the Diocese of Orlando for information regarding vocations:

Vocation Information

How do I Become Catholic?

If you or your child or teenager have not been baptized or were baptized in another Christian faith tradition and wish to become part of our Catholic community, please contact our Office of Faith Formation (321-355-3411 option 4). We would be happy to meet with you.  Also, if you are Catholic and have not received First Eucharist and/or Confirmation, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) can provide the means to prepare for these Sacraments of Initiation. 

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) meets Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8 p.m., August-May.  Catechumen participants (not baptized) are also dismissed from the 10 a.m. Mass after the homily and proceed to the Social Hall for Breaking Open the Word discussion (December – Easter Vigil).  

If you are High School aged student or older and are interested in learning more about or are interested in joining the Roman Catholic Faith; or if you are a Baptized Catholic, but have not completed any further Sacraments, please contact our Faith Formation Coordinator at call 321-355-3411 option 4.

Registration for RCIA is completed at the Faith Formation Office.

Spiritual Direction

Are you in need of spiritual guidance? You may be seeking spiritual direction from a member of the clergy for any of the following reasons:

  • to identify and trust your own experiences of God
  • to integrate spirituality into your daily life
  • to discern and make difficult choices
  • to share your hopes, struggles and losses
  • to develop a sensitivity for justice and concern for the poor
  • to live the essence of your spiritual faith with integrity

If you would like to speak to a Priest or Deacon about anything going on in your life that may require some spiritual direction, please email one of the following:

Fr. Derek Saldanha, Pastor – frderek@stacatholic.org
Fr. Michael Batista, Parochial Vicar – frmichael@stacatholic.org
Deacon John Del Giudice, Permanent Deacon – deaconjohn@stacatholic.org