Sacraments
Baptism
Baptism is an initiation into the Catholic church. For adult candidates, 10:30 Community offers an extended process in adult spiritual growth within the Catholic Church, called “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” (RCIA), lasting several months, culminating in being baptized or confirmed, if baptized in another Christian faith, at the Easter Vigil (Saturday night before Easter).
Parents who are seeking baptism for their child(ren) are invited to partake in a preparation program offered by community members in cooperation with priest celebrant
Confirmation
At 10:30 Community involves preparation of our youth through instruction and community service projects when we have candidates of middle school/high school age. The celebration usually takes place along with another parish community, with the bishop or his priest-designee.
First Eucharist
Entails preparation of young children on Sunday mornings and with their families’ involvement. It is celebrated in early May, usually on Mother’s Day.
Holy Eucharist
The sacrament of Holy Eucharist is central to our community life and prayer. We celebrate Mass every Sunday along with other liturgical feast days.
Reconciliation
The sacrament of reconciliation is scheduled so that the whole community can celebrate this sacrament with our children who are preparing for First Holy Communion, generally during Lent.
Adults may also receive the sacrament at that time. Our priests are available to set up a time with our members/attendees for individual confessions, upon request.
Sacrament of the Sick
The sacrament of the sick is offered in several formats: If one of our community members is facing surgery, illness or death, they may request one of our priests to come with the anointing to home or hospital.
Often, upon request, the community may gather around the person (if well enough to be present at church) after Mass, and lay hands upon them in prayer for healing and support.
Occasionally, when the readings of the liturgy emphasize such healing, we may have the priest celebrate the sacrament during Mass for any who wish to come forward.