Sacramental requirements and information

Infant Baptism

Baptism is a beginning, not only for your child, but for your entire family. A gracious welcome - an invitation - into a special kind of community. A community that ideally comes alive and brings our faith alive by sharing the same mission, values, vision and spirit. A special way of being together, of communing, that welcomes and enables its members to live out what it means to be Christian in very concrete ways.

In order to provide the most welcoming beginning for you and your child, the Baptismal Program at St. Ann's is adopting a team approach that will provide you and your child with comprehensive, long term support every step of the way. Whether you're preparing for the birth of your child, learning more about the sacramental meaning of Baptism through our Preparation Classes or choosing the most responsible godparents, you will have access to people who will meet your needs in a timely, caring manner.

Our preparation classes have been developed to provide you with a richer understanding of this sacrament of initiation. For parents with a child six years of age or younger, the Baptismal Instruction Class is offered the first Sunday of each month from 1:30-3PM in the Donnellan Room. Pre-registration for the class is necessary. Call the Parish Office, 770-552-6400 ext 6010, for class dates and class registration procedures.

Communal Baptism is celebrated on the second Saturday of each month at 9:30am and during scheduled Masses that same weekend (Vigil or Sunday).

On the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sunday of each month, Communal Baptisms are normally scheduled at 1:30pm. There are no Baptisms during Masses on these weekends.

For non-Baptized children ages 7 and above, see OCIC/OCIT program:
OCIC/OCIT Program Information

Marriage

Arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance.  Call 770-552-6400 ext 6001. For more information, please see our Weddings page.

Sacrament of the Sick

To arrange a visit to a hospitalized, sick or elderly parishioner, contact the Pastoral Care Office at ext. 6019.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday from 8:30-9:30 AM and 3:15-3:45 PM or by appointment.

First Penance

Please call the Parish School of Religion, 770-552-6400 ext 6039. Please refer to the PSR website for additional information:
PSR Sacramental Preparation

First Communion

Please call the Parish School of Religion, 770-552-6400 ext 6039. Please refer to the PSR website for additional information:
PSR Sacramental Preparation

Confirmation

For the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, please refer to the Requirements page for 7th Grade, 8th Grade, and 9th Grade under the Religious Education heading, or contact the Parish School of Religion at 770-552-6400 ext 6039.

7th Grade Requirements
8th Grade Requirements
9th Grade Requirements

[Updated January 31, 2009]