Sacraments at St. Bartholomew
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Baptisms at St. Bartholomew
Baptism's are held the third Sunday of the month. Please call the Director of Faith Formation, Kellie De Leo
(562) 438-3826, Ext. 250 or email: kdeleo@la-archdiocese.org, to schedule a baptismal interview, date of baptism, and to register for sacramental preparation classes. Baptism of children over the age of six is arranged through the parish Faith Formation program. -
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What is Baptism?
“Baptism is the sacrament in which our faith is founded upon and which engages us as living members in Christ and in His Church,” Pope Francis.
Through the waters of Baptism we are initiated into the Church, the Body of Christ. Baptism is a source of identity and Christian dignity. By the grace of this sacrament we are changed forever—we become a ‘new creation,’ adopted children of God, temples of the Holy Spirit, and are given a share in the divine life of Jesus Christ. In Baptism, we are united with Christ and incorporated into his redemptive death on the Cross—freeing us from Original Sin and all personal sin—and causing us to rise with Christ to a life without end. Baptism offers the gift of eternal life.
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Eucharist
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First Eucharist at
St. BartholomewFor children, sacramental preparation for First Eucharist occurs within the parish's curriculum for Faith Formation. For more information, contact the Director of Faith Formation,
Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826, Ext. 250 or by email at:
kdeleo@la-archdiocese.org
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What is the Eucharist?
“[Christ] is present in the sacrifice of the Mass . . . especially under the Eucharistic elements,” (Constitution on Sacred Liturgy, 7).
In Eucharist, the faithful are brought into deep communion with Christ and one another. Eucharist is from the Greek word meaning “thanksgiving,” and is the preeminent sign of unity in the Church. The Eucharist, celebrated as a community, teaches us about human dignity, calls us to right relationship with God, ourselves, and others. It is through the Eucharist that we fully live the paschal mystery of Christ, we share in his life, death, and resurrection. As the Body of Christ, it sends us on mission to help transform our communities, neighborhoods, and world. The Eucharist is our destiny: it is Eucharist or Holy Communion that sustains our ongoing conversion and lifelong faith journey.
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Confirmation
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Confirmation at
St. Bartholomew
Teen Confirmation is an intensive two-year program open to all high school-aged students. For more information, contact Jessica Garcia, Middle School & Teen Confirmation Coordinator at (562) 438-3826, Ext. 251 or email:
Jessica.garcia@la-archdiocese.org
Adult Confirmation is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age, has been baptized in the Catholic Church, and has made their First Holy Communion. Sacramental preparation for adults is offered in February and goes for 10 weeks. For information about this program, contact Kellie De Leo at
(562) 438-3826, Ext. 250 or email: kdeleo@la-archdiocese.org.
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What is Confirmation?
“The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a spirit of counsel and strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord,” Isaiah 11:2.
The Sacrament of Confirmation completes our Christian Initiation, forms our Catholic identity as disciples, and prepares us for service to God and others. Confirmation enriches the baptized with the strength of the Holy Spirit so that they can better witness to Christ through word and example.
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Reconciliation
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First Reconciliation at
St. Bartholomew
For children, sacramental preparation for First Penance occurs within the parish's curriculum for Faith Formation. For information, contact the Director of Faith Formation,
Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826, Ext. 250 or email:
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Reconciliation Times
Individual reconciliation is offered every Saturday from 3:45 to 4:45 pm and on the first Friday of every month after the 8 am Mass. Communal celebrations, or penance services, are scheduled during Advent and Lent.
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“The Lord never tires of forgiving. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness,” Pope Francis.
Through this sacrament of healing we are reconciled with God, with the Church, and with others. Also known as Confession, it celebrates forgiveness and the repairing of broken relationships. Through the Sacrament of Penance, God offers mercy and forgiveness. In response to this gift, we are called to become vehicles of Christ’s love, making amends and restoring justice and the bonds that have been broken.
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Anointing of the Sick
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To Arrange Anointing of the Sick
An individual anointing by a priest can be arranged at your home or in the hospital by calling the Parish Office at (562) 438-3826.
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What is Anointing of the Sick?
“Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint [him] with oil in the name of the Lord . . . if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven,” James 5:14-15.
When sickness and poor health challenge us physically, mentally, and spiritually, Anointing of the Sick is the balm that soothes and heals bodies, minds, and spirits. The ailing receive the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church. It is appropriate to receive this sacrament prior to a serious operation or medical procedure.
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Holy Orders
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Discerning?
Men interested in becoming a priest or deacon should contact the Pastor, Fr. Michael Reardon, at (562) 438-3826.
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“You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek,” Hebrews 7:17.
Through Holy Orders, the priest bears the presence of Christ in order to preside over the sacraments and to build up the Church. Each sacrament expresses an aspect of Christ’s unfathomable presence and desire for us. In gathering the community, modeling Christ’s love for the poor, presiding at Eucharist, and evangelizing social realities, ordained ministers help Christians imitate Christ’s mission of love and justice. Deacons also receive a special grace through ordination and are called to assist the ministry of bishops and priests.
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Marriage
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Congratulations on your Engagement!
Wedding celebrations are scheduled a minimum of six months in advance. For information, contact the Parish Office at (562) 438-3826
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“Marriage is an act of faith in God’s plan and an act of selfless love,” Pope Francis.
Marriage is a covenant by which a man and woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole life. The term “covenant” helps us to understand the biblical and personal aspects of a love relationship that reaches beyond the legal or civil aspects of the “marriage contract.” By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ’s spousal love for the Church. We look to the married couple as a sacrament—a sign to the world of God’s love. By giving of themselves and serving one another, their family, and community, married couples help one another live out Christ’s call to discipleship, love, and service. Marriage provides a foundation for a family committed to community, solidarity, and Jesus’ mission in the world.
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