Sacraments for Adults

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA is a sacred and ancient tradition that helps adults who wish to be baptized or baptized Christians who wish to explore what it means to Catholic and begin making the journey toward being a member of the Catholic Faith.

RCIA gathering begin in September, but as the process is ongoing, anyone is welcomed to sit in on a gathering at anytime.

Members of the community are also welcomed to sit in on the RCIA gatherings even if they are fully initiated member of the Catholic Church. If you feel the need to refresh and help the catechumens and candidates on their journey, we would love to have you present.

For more information, please contact Sr. Nancy at the parish office (522-6202) or email mnancyfmm@hotmail.com.

Adult Confirmation

Adult Confirmation is for people in our community who were baptized Catholic, received First Holy Communion, but never received the sacrament of Confirmation. Adult Confirmation is separate from the RCIA as it has its own specific program.

For more information, please contact Sal Melendrez at the parish office (522-2432) or email campusministry@qwestoffice.net.

Confession

The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 4 PM to 5 PM in the Reconciliation Chapel in the church. Private appointments for the sacrament may be made by calling the office at 522-6202 or email reception1001@qwestoffice.net or fathermitch@gmail.com.

Matrimony

Weddings at St. Albert the Great Newman Center are usually celebrated on Saturdays between 10 AM and 2:00 PM. The Diocese of Las Cruces requires that arrangements must be made no later than six months in advance of the wedding date.

All parties seeking marriage at St. Albert’s Newman Center should be registered parishioners. Please schedule an appointment with Fr. Mitch at 522-6202 or email fathermitch@gmail.com to schedule your wedding and to receive additional information.

Anointing of the Sick and Care of the Homebound

Please call the parish office 522-6202 if you have a family member or friend in the hospital who would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick. The homebound and parishioners in nursing homes should also receive the Sacraments of the sick and Holy Communion.

The parish also celebrates the anointing of the sick every first Friday at the 5:30 PM Mass.

Funerals

When a loved one dies, we are faced with a challenging and enriching experience. At St. Albert’s Newman Center we come together as a community to celebrate eternal life. Those who are planning a funeral or memorial service are asked to call the parish office at 522-6202

Holy Orders and Religious Life

Life as a priest, deacon, religious sister or religious brother is a dynamic combination of creativity, challenge and fulfillment. We invite all single people to consider a vocation as priest or religious sister or brother as a viable option for the future. We invite all men single or married to consider a vocation to the diaconate.

If you would like to explore the possibility of a religious vocation, please contact Fr. Mitch or Sr. Nancy at 522-6202 or email fathermitch@gmail.com or mnancyfmm@hotmail.com to arrange a time to talk.

Check out the information on vocations at the following websites:

United States Council of Catholic Bishops http://www.foryourvocation.org/
Diocese of Las Cruces http://www.dioceseoflascruces.org/sub_page.php?num=46
Basilian Fathers http://basilian.org/
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary www.fmmusa.org/