The seven sacraments are the signs and instruments by which the Holy Spirit spreads the grace of Christ the head throughout the Church which is his Body. -Catechism of the Catholic Church 774
“Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.”
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament that offers healing strength and the peace of Christ to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized, or about to have surgery.
Please call the parish office for arrangements at 217-345-3332
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaco nate.
Are you a young man open to discerning a call to the priesthood or religious life? Please feel free to reach out to Fr. Michael at [email protected]