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Sacramental Life

 

St. Jerome's University Campus Ministry only has the jurisdiction to celebrate sacraments for members of our community. Therefore, we encourage people who have been attending Mass at St. Jerome's to fill out a registration form and invite you to get involved.

For information regarding our sacraments please contact
Sarah Mounsteven-Bertling at 519-884-8111, Ext. 28220.

Baptism

• Baptisms are celebrated throughout the year during Sunday Mass. (Except during Lent: Ash Wednesday through Good Friday.)
• Baptisms may take place outside of Mass in special circumstances.
• If you would like to have your child baptized, please download the Baptism Application Form.

Marriage

The Campus Ministry Team works closely with the pastor of St. Michael’s parish to obtain direction and permission for marriage ceremonies to take place at St. Jerome’s University, in Notre Dame Chapel. Marriages may take place here for current students at St. Jerome's University or University of Waterloo, and/or registered members of this worship community who are actively attending Mass. 10 months’ notice is required. Please speak with the UCC Coordinator for more information.

 

Reconciliation

• Reconciliation takes place following Noon-Mass (Tuesday through Thursday) in Notre Dame Chapel.
• Communal Reconciliation Services take place during Advent and Lent. (These services include a liturgy of the word and provide an opportunity for reflection, communal prayer and for individuals to receive this sacrament.)

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Interested in Becoming Catholic?

The Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.)

• This is a program consisting of faith discovery and Catholic Education for adults who are journeying toward baptism, confirmation or full communion.
• If you are interested in becoming Roman Catholic or if you have not been baptized, you are invited to attend an R.C.I.A. meeting.
• Meetings are held weekly from October to April except when the University is closed for reading week or Christmas break.

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First Communion/First Reconciliation/Confirmation

All children attending a Catholic school are encouraged to participate in these sacraments along with their classmates. Families wishing to have their children participate in these sacraments at UCC are required to be actively attending Mass at UCC. Children wishing to receive their First Communion please complete the application form. Young Adults wishing to be Confirmed, please complete the application form.

• In Advent we will have a sign-up for any children wishing to make these sacraments at U.C.C.
• There will be a meeting for all three sacraments at different times during Lent.
• Confirmation takes place yearly.
• First Reconciliation will be celebrated during Lent at a Children's Reconciliation service.
• Each family will pick the Mass at which their child will receive First Communion during the Easter Season.
• We assume that children are being prepared to make these Sacraments in school or at home
• Adults wishing to be received into the Roman Catholic Church, or to be baptized or confirmed are encouraged to speak to UCC Coordinator for RCIA preparation.

Catechetical Courses for students not attending Catholic School:

The Diocese of Hamilton offers Catechetical Correspondence Courses for students in Kindergarten to High School who are not attending a Catholic School. Parents are encouraged to begin First Communion preparation in Grade 1. Two courses (or programs) are required for Confirmation. An early start in Grade 6 or 7 is necessary. Information and application forms are available on the Diocesan website (www.hamiltondiocese.com)

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Anointing of the Sick

Who Should Receive this Sacrament?
Those who are living with acute or chronic illness, mental or emotional illness, elderly people who are very weak and patients before surgery can all be anointed. We should remember that this sacrament is for the living. When someone dies they are prayed for but the body is not anointed.

How Can the Community Help Those Who Are Sick?
Since we are connected to each other in many ways, illness not only affects those who are sick, but also can affect their families, friends and even co-workers. The whole Christian community forms the body of Christ. Together our prayers are more powerful and express our communal desire for the person's return to health.

If you would like to receive this sacrament please call:

Msgr. Ed Sheridan, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 519-886-0342 or
Fr. Con O'Mahony, St. Michael Church, 519-884-9311 or
Fr. Chris Budha, C.R., St. Louis Church, 519-743-4101
to arrange an appropriate time or speak to the UCC Coordinator.

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