Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Roman Catholic Church, Brookfield, CT 06804

A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. Each sacrament possesses the power from God to make the soul of the recipient holy and pleasing to Him. This supernatural power is termed sanctifying grace.

Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders are received once only because these sacraments imprint on the soul an indelible mark.

Baptism

Baptism is the sacrament that gives our souls the life of sanctifying grace by which we become children of God and heirs of heaven. It takes away original sin. If an adult receives baptism with the proper dispositions that is with faith and contention his or her actual sins are taken away with original sin.

As a preparation for this very important sacrament, parents have to attend a pre-baptismal class for the first child. During the class, which lasts about 1hour and 30 minutes, the priest or deacon explains the roles of parents and Godparents to raise their children according to the law of Christ and His church. Please call the parish office for more details.

One of the sponsors must be a practicing Catholic and lives up to the duties of the Catholic Religion. They must obtain a certificate of eligibility from the respective parish of the sponsor. Usually a male and a female are chosen to the Godparents.

Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christians and witnesses of Jesus Christ.

Children, who have received the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion, are prepared through Religious Education Program. These children must attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, preferably with their parents.

Confirmation is received at St. Marguerite's during the December of ninth grade.

First Holy Communion

Celebration of Mass or Holy Communion is the center of our Catholic faith and also the eye for the rest of the sacraments and He gave His Apostles the commission: “Do this in memory of me”.

The Holy Eucharist is also called the Blessed Sacrament, because it is the most of all sacraments. It gives us Christ Himself. The Holy Eucharist is called Holy Communion when it is received. In the Holy Eucharist, Christ is present wholly, body, blood, soul and divinity, under the appearance of bread and wine.

Home Our Staff Chapel Church Mass Schedule Weekly Bulletin Perpetual Adoration Religious Education Activities Sacraments St. Marguerite Gifts to the Church Photos Links Forms Political/Legislative Event Schedule Divine Mercy				The Seven Sacraments A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. Each sacrament possesses the power from God to make the soul of the recipient holy and pleasing to Him. This supernatural power is termed sanctifying grace. Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders are received once only because these sacraments imprint on the soul an indelible mark. Baptism Baptism is the sacrament that gives our souls the life of sanctifying grace by which we become children of God and heirs of heaven. It takes away original sin. If an adult receives baptism with the proper dispositions that is with faith and contention his or her actual sins are taken away with original sin. As a preparation for this very important sacrament, parents have to attend a pre-baptismal class for the first child. During the class, which lasts about 1hour and 30 minutes, the priest or deacon explains the roles of parents and Godparents to raise their children according to the law of Christ and His church. Please call the parish office for more details. One of the sponsors must be a practicing Catholic and lives up to the duties of the Catholic Religion. They must obtain a certificate of eligibility from the respective parish of the sponsor. Usually a male and a female are chosen to the Godparents. Confirmation Confirmation is the sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christians and witnesses of Jesus Christ. Children, who have received the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion, are prepared through Religious Education Program. These children must attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, preferably with their parents. Confirmation is received at St. Marguerite's during the December of ninth grade. First Holy Communion Celebration of Mass or Holy Communion is the center of our Catholic faith and also the eye for the rest of the sacraments and He gave His Apostles the commission: “Do this in memory of me”. The Holy Eucharist is also called the Blessed Sacrament, because it is the most of all sacraments. It gives us Christ Himself. The Holy Eucharist is called Holy Communion when it is received. In the Holy Eucharist, Christ is present wholly, body, blood, soul and divinity, under the appearance of bread and wine.