Sacraments
Sacramental Preparation at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Infant Baptism: Parents and godparents have the opportunity to attend two sessions (offered monthly) before the Baptism of infants and children under school age. Baptisms may be scheduled after attendance of the preparation sessions. Contact: Malu Mariano (949-854-1000 X 221 or malu@seasirvine.org).
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are offered no earlier than the second year of regular religious education classes. After a child has completed one full year of parish religious education (Faith Builders program or homestudy), parents will be invited to begin preparing their child for these sacraments. Preparation includes an educational update sessions for parents (in the fall for Reconciliation and in the spring for Eucharist). In addition parents and children will participate in a family learning session before each of the sacramental celebrations. This preparation process is in addition to the regular religious educational program for elementary age children. Contact persons: Ana Halland (949-854-1000 X225 or ana@seasirvine.org) and Mary Lou Hutton (949-854-1000 X232 or marylou@seasirvine.org).
Christian Initiation for Children and Youth is offered for students in our children’s or youth ministry programs who are either unbaptized or baptized in other Christian Churches who wish to join the Catholic Church. This is a two-year family-centered process which is in addition to the students regular participation in children’s or youth ministry classes. Parents attend preparatory meetings with their children. At the end of the preparation process, children are baptized or received into the Catholic Church, confirmed, and receive First Eucharist. Normally these sacramental celebrations take place at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday evening. Students who are baptized at the Easter Vigil will be invited to prepare for first Reconciliation the following fall. Students who receive Confirmation at the Easter Vigil are encouraged to participate in the pre-Confirmation sessions when they are in 9th and 10th grades, in order to continue and enrich their faith formation experience. Contact persons: Ana Halland (949-854-1000 X225 or ana@seasirvie.org) and Mary Lou Hutton (949-854-1000 X232 or marylou@seasirvine.org).
Confirmation follows a two-year period of preparation beginning no earlier than ninth grade. Students are expected to participate with their parents in the High School Youth Ministry program with particular emphasis on sacramental preparation, community service, worship experiences, and retreats. Specific details may be found on the Youth Ministry Program pages. Contact person: James Abowd (949-854-1000 X226 or james@seasirvine.org).
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is an ongoing year-round process of formation in faith and Catholic Christian living. New inquirers are welcome at any time. Contact Ana Halland (949-854-1000 X225 or ana@seasirvine.org)
Marriage preparation may be arranged directly with the our pastor, Fr. Tom Pado, or our parish deacon, Steve Greco. For general information on weddings at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, please contact Liturgy Director Mary Lou Hutton (949-854-1000 X232 or marylou@seasirvine.org).