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Sacraments

- Sacrament of Baptism
  
  Baptism is the first of seven sacraments. Baptism frees us from Original Sin and is necessary for salvation. Baptism should take place as soon as possible following birth. Children 7 years of age and younger are considered infants.
  
  Please contact the Parish Office to schedule a meeting with the parents for Baptism.
- Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist
  
  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the act of telling our sins to a priest. Eucharist is the sacrament in which we give thanks to God for giving us the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  
  Students in Grade 2 are instructed in the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession) and Eucharist; and are given the opportunity to go to the First Reconciliation prior to receiving First Eucharist (Holy Communion).
- Sacrament of Confirmation
  
  Confirmation is a sacrament that completes the grace we receive in Baptism. It seals, or confirms this grace through the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit that we receive as part of Confirmation. St. Patrick Confirmation Program is a two-year program for students in Grades 7 and 8.
  
  Adults over 18 who have not received sacraments are invited to speak with the Pastor about sacramental preparation for Adults. For more information on the program click here (RCIA).
- Sacrament of Matrimony
  
  God who is love and created man and woman for love has called them to love. By creating man and woman he called them to an intimate commuion of life and of love in marriage: "So that they are no longer two, but one flesh" (Matthew 19:6). God said to them in blessing "Be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28) (CCC1605)
  
  Church law directs that Catholics receive marriage preparation and be married in the Church. Please contact the office at least four months prior to the wedding to begin preparation. Advent and Lent are Penitential Seasons; weddings are discouraged during these seasons.
- Sacrament of Annointing of the Sick
  
  Through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin - and sometimes even from physical ailment. The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to recieve the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient.
  
  Anyone in danger of death from illness, the elderly, anyone participating in surgery or who are seriously ill should receive the sacrament. Please contact Father Zack at (931) 582-3633, ext 321 or by emergency cell at (931) 622-0398.
- Holy Orders
  
  "Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continue to be exercised in the Church until the end of time . . . it includes three degrees of order: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate" (CCC1536) Deacons, priests, and bishops are essential to the Catholic Church because we believe that they continue the work begun by the apostles.
  
  If you are a male over 21 years-old and interested in learning more about the Priesthood or Deaconate, please contact the Pastor.

Saint Patrick

Catholic Church - McEwen, TN (931) 582-3633

Sacraments

Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist

Sacrament of Confirmation

Sacrament of Matrimony

Sacrament of Annointing of the Sick

Holy Orders