Sacraments

Baptism

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

Expectant parents should contact the office 4-6 months before the birth of the child to arrange a meeting with Pastor.

Qualifications to be a godparent:

A Catholic who has received the sacrament of Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist, and is living a life befitting the role of sponsor
If married, living in a marriage considered valid according to the law of the Church,
One who is not under a canonical penalty,
One who is not a parent of the person being baptized,
One who is at least sixteen years of age

Please contact the office for a copy of St. Peter’s Baptism Guidelines, or click here to view and download them.

Reconciliation (Confessions)

The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” (John 20:20-23)

Confessions are heard 30 minutes before all Masses (including weekends) and from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. Priest may also be contacted for individual appointments outside of scheduled times.

The Holy Eucharist

“I am the living bread that came down from Heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world…Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” (John 6:51-56)

For the Schedule of Holy Mass, click here.

Please visit http://www.dol-louisiana.org/sacraments-comm.html for important instructions concerning Preparation for First Communion.

Confirmation

Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the holy Spirit, for it had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8: 14-17)

For information about the preparation for Confirmation at St. Peter Church, click here.

Holy Matrimony

“For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This is a great mystery, but I speak in reference to Christ and the church. (Ephesians 5:31-32)

Arrangements are made by the Couple with the Pastor at least six (6) months prior to desired date. The Engaged Encounter weekend and the three-part course of Natural Family Planning are required.

Please contact the office for a copy of St. Peter’s Wedding Guidelines, or click here to view and download them.

Holy Orders

At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” Then he summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and illness. (Matthew 9:36-10:1)

Holy Orders is the sacrament by which grace and spiritual power are conferred by Christ on those whom He calls to be Shepherds of His people as bishops, priests, and deacons.

What if you had the unique opportunity to be an instrument of God’s grace for the salvation of countless numbers of souls, would you embrace it?

Priesthood, for God’s sake and the sake of others, think about it, pray about it, and then do whatever He tells you (John 2:5) Please speak to Fr. Vidrine if you are discerning a Priestly or Religious vocation.

Anointing of the Sick

Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint (him) with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. (James 5:14-15)

Contact the Parish Office (337) 536-9258 during regular hours (M-Thurs 9-4:00 p.m. Fridays 9-12) to inform us if someone is ill and in need of this sacrament.