Sacraments
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick are the seven sacraments.
These sacraments touch all stages and important moments of Christian life.
These sacraments touch all stages and important moments of Christian life.
BAPTISM
We are happy to baptize your child/children. Parents wishing to have their child/children baptized can submit the Baptism Request Form to make reservations to enroll in the parental preparation program. This program consists of one meeting held in the evening. The program offers an opportunity to understand more fully the choice they are making in sharing the gift of faith with their children.
We are happy to baptize your child/children. Parents wishing to have their child/children baptized can submit the Baptism Request Form to make reservations to enroll in the parental preparation program. This program consists of one meeting held in the evening. The program offers an opportunity to understand more fully the choice they are making in sharing the gift of faith with their children.
Requirements for Parents
-Attend a baptismal preparation class (Call the parish office to schedule your class)
-Provide a copy of your child/children's birth certificate
Requirements for Godparents
-16 years or older
-Attend a Baptismal preparation class (Call the parish office to schedule your class)
-Provide copies of:
*Baptismal Certificate
*Confirmation Certificate
* Marriage Certificate (If either Sponsor is married through the Catholic Church)
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."
--Matthew 28:19-20
RECONCILIATION
The parish prepares children to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time around the age of seven (second grade) prior to First Communion. The process of sacramental catechis, which includes the parents, begins in the grade one curriculum. Immediate preparation begins in the fall of grade two. The process culminates usually in April with the communal celebration of Reconciliation with individual confessions. Parents who have children in grades three through eight who have not received their First Reconciliation should contact the office (575)522-6202 or email reception@stalbertnewmancenter.org. .
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 20:21-23
FIRST EUCHARIST
First Eucharist is celebrated annually in the spring. It is available for parishioners in 3rdn grade and older. Preparation is integrated into regular class time during faith formation classes. For additional information, or to register, contact contact the office (575)522-6202 or email reception@stalbertnewmancenter.org. .
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.”
–John 6:51
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is the second sacrament of Christian initiation. It is called Confirmation because it confirms and strengthens baptismal grace. Through this sacrament, the grace given in baptism is deepened. There is a two-year preparation process that includes classes, service hours and an annual retreat. High school students in need of Confirmation are encouraged to contact the faith formation office regarding their specific circumstances. All candidates are required to have a sponsor who is a practicing Catholic, at least 16 years old, has received Holy Eucharist, and has been confirmed. For additional information, scheduling, or to register contact the office (575)522-6202 or email reception@stalbertnewmancenter.org. .
ADULT PREPARATION
Adult preparation for Confirmation is separate from the young teens. Adults who wish to be confirmed should contact the parish office at 575-522-6202
MARRIAGE
The Marriage Mentoring Program is meant to help the engaged couple (EC) manage their marriage expectations and acknowledge areas of challenge they may encounter throughout their marriage. Newman parish uses the The Prepare Enrich Program along with trained married couples to guide the engaged couples through the marriage preparation process. The mentoring couple (MC) goes through a sixteen-hour training program before they are assigned an engaged couple. Once trained the MC needs to be available to mentor the EC. This is not a counseling program rather a means of helping the EC manage their marriage expectations while incorporating our Catholic Faith. Any couple wishing to be married at St. Albert Newman must notify one of the priests at least 6 months in advance of the desired wedding day by completing and submitting our Wedding Request Form.
What couples need to do to prepare for their upcoming marriage.
Before you book the reception venue, you must do the following:
1. Six months or more, before the wedding, couples need to make an appointment with the Pastor to complete necessary paperwork
2. Provide Baptismal Certificate- must be an original and no older than six months before the wedding. You must contact the Parish of
Baptism and ask for a copy of the baptism certificate. This MUST have the church's seal and notations in the back with First
Communion and Confirmation dates.
3. Pastor will instruct the couple of any necessary paperwork that is required that will be sent to the Diocese of Las Cruces. This may
take up to 3 months to complete. All required paperwork must be completed one month prior to the wedding date.
For more information, or to schedule your appointment with the Pastor, call our parish office at 575-522-6202
St. Paul said: "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church. This is a great mystery, and I mean in reference to Christ and the Church."
--Ephesians 5:25, 32
HOLY ORDERS
The sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred by the laying on of hands followed by a solemn prayer of consecration asking God to grant the ordinand the graces of the Holy Spirit required for his ministry. For Holy Orders or interest in the vocations, contact Fr. Alex.
St. Paul said to his disciple Timothy: "I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands"
--2 Timothy 1:6
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
The Sacrament of Anointing is meant for those Christians whose health is seriously impaired by sickness and old age. Through the anointing the Church supports the sick in their struggle against illness, continuing Christ’s work of healing. If you would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing, or know of someone who would benefit from it, just call the parish office and ask to speak to the priest. If this is an emergency, please make sure you communicate that at the time of your call.
Is any among you sick? Let him call for the presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven".
--James 5:14-15