Sacraments
Baptismal Preparation
- Contact: Amanda Rayburn, 585-334-3518
- Class is held on a bi-monthly basis for parents preparing to have a child baptized.
Children’s Sacramental Preparation
- Contact: Gina Jennion, 585-334-3518
- Provides families and individuals with opportunities to learn our Catholic doctrine and traditions in an atmosphere that encourages the practice of faith.
- The experience of God is celebrated and spiritual growth is promoted.
- People are prepared for participation in the larger Church/community.
- Volunteers are welcome to assist in First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation preparation.
Marriage Preparation Team (PreCana)
- Contact: John and Kathy Steiner, 585-334-3518
- Prepares couples for the Sacrament of Marriage using the Facilitating Open Couple Communication Understanding and Study (FOCCUS) guide with the engaged couple,
- Reviews the Church’s marriage preparation program.
- Assists the pastor/Presider in recommendations for the couple’s marriage.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
- Contact: Amanda Rayburn, 585-334-3518
- Provides a process for those who have never been baptized, have been baptized in another faith, or who have not completed their initiation to become full members of the Roman Catholic faith.
- The program involves instruction through readings, faith sharing and presentations on our Catholic faith.
- Catechists and core team members are invited to assist with instruction and mentoring group participants.