Sacraments

MARRIAGE

Wedding arrangements are to be made with a priest at least 6 months before marriage.
If you would like to begin marriage discussions with a priest, please call 978-388-0330 or email Holy Family Parish.
Include the following information:

• Bride's Name
• Address, City, State and Zip Code
• Telephone Number
• Groom's Name
• Address, City, State and Zip Code
• Telephone Number
• Date Requested

For information regarding Pre-Cana dates and locations, contact the Archdiocese of Boston or check their website www.rcab.org and click "Catholic Life," then click "Marriage Prep."

BAPTISM

Baptism is usually the 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:00pm in the upper church.

The preparation program is held every 2 months on Sunday from 8:00 - 11:15am.
This is a requirement for all first time parents. We encourage you to attend class before the baby is born. Godparents are invited but not required to attend. Parents/Godparents may participate in any preparation session prior to the Baptism – not necessarily the one immediately preceding the Sunday of Baptism.
Please register for class prior to your baby's birth.

To arrange for a Baptism, call the parish office at 978-388-0330 or email Holy Family Parish.
Please include the following information:

• Child's first, middle and last name
• Mother's name
• Father's name
• Address, City, State and Zip Code
• Telephone Number
• Month requested

Who Can Become A Godparent? A godparent is a trusted adult who will ensure that a child is raised in the faith. According to Canon 873, only one male or one female sponsor or one of each sex is to be employed. To be admitted to the role of godparent a person is required to:

1. over the age of 16
2. A Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the Sacrament of Most Holy Communion and leads a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken.
3. The godparent must not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized.
4. A baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic Christian community cannot be a godparent but may be a "Christian Witness" as long as the other godparent is a Catholic who fulfills the above requirements.

During infant Baptism, godparents are asked if they will help the parents in their duty as Christian parents. They are invited to renew their baptismal vows and assist in lighting the child's candle. However, parents hold the child for the baptism. There are many wonderful people with great character who would make wonderful godparents but do not fulfill the Church's requirements. All Catholic parents should know the requirements before asking someone to be a godparent.

RECONCILIATION

The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

See the Religious Education Page.

CONFIRMATION

See the Religious Education Page.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Please call the parish office (978-388-0330) to make arrangements.