Sacraments

Contact the Parish office at 215-699-4617 regarding: Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Marriage, Rite of Christian Burial and Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).

For information on the reception of First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation or Confirmation, please contact our Director of Religious Education at 215-699-4434.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Pastor should be notified as soon as possible when a parishioner is in need of the sacrament. This sacrament is celebrated whenever requested. We rely on family and friends to inform the parish office when a loved one becomes seriously ill or is hospitalized.

BAPTISM

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is celebrated Sundays after the 11:30 am Mass. First time parents are required to attend Pre-Jordan, an instructional/sacramental preparation for Baptism. Pre-Jordan classes are held on the first Wednesday evening of each month. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the parish office to make arrangements.

Requirements to be a Godparent/sponsor:

The Code of Canon Law specifies the following requirements for serving as a godparent or sponsor, so please review them carefully before choosing godparents and sponsors.

Must be someone other than the parent of the one to be baptized.
Must be at least 16 years of age. If there will be two Godparents (for Baptism), one must be male and one must be female.
Must have received all the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation and actively practicing their faith (attending Mass, receiving Holy Communion and receiving the Sacrament of Penance).
If married-he or she must be married in the Catholic Church, or the marriage recognized by the Catholic Church.
One godparent may be a non-Catholic Christian Witness with proper proof of his/her baptism. If a non-Catholic is asked to be a Christian Witness, the other godparent MUST be Catholic.
A person who has left the Catholic Faith for any reason, may not be asked to be a godparent/sponsor.
The eligible godparent must supply St. Rose of Lima Church with a signed “Certificate of Eligibility” from the Parish where they are registered and attend Mass.

Certificates Of Eligibility: A certificate of Eligibility to be a godparent/sponsor is obtained from the parish where you are registered and attend Mass. If you have been asked to be a godparent/sponsor and you meet all the above requirements, please call the parish office to obtain a Letter of Eligibility.

Arrangements for Baptism must be made in advance through the Parish office. Pre-Jordan class (~1 hour) is a prerequisite for first-time parents anticipating the baptism of a child. Please contact the Parish office at 215-699-4617 or stroselima@srol.org to register for Pre-Jordan. You are welcome to begin the process prior to the birth of your baby!

2024 FIRST RECONCILIATION/FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

For information go to:

Dynamic Catholic Education Page - Second Grade

RECONCILIATION

Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoons from 3:00-3:45 p.m. Other times are available by contacting the Parish office to make an appointment.

MARRIAGE

Couples must contact the Pastoral Services Administrator by calling the Parish office 215-699-4617 at least 6 months in advance. Pre-Cana is required of all engaged couples. Contact the parish office for program details.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION (PRE-CANA)

The Marriage Preparation program is a joint ministry of St. Rose of Lima Parish and St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Ambler. The program is on Friday evening and all day Saturday and is presented by married couples and a priest/deacon. The program provides valuable information and helpful tips in areas such as couple communication, adjustments, in-laws, sexuality, and the spiritual side of marriage. The Pre-Cana team assists engaged couples by sharing stories of the building of their own strong relationships. Couples satisfy the requirement for their pre-marriage instruction in an informal and enjoyable environment. Mass is an important part of this program and is celebrated at the end of the day with certificates being presented at the end of Mass. Please call the Parish office at 215-699-4617 for information and dates for the next scheduled Marriage Preparation program. Currently, due to COVID-19 Marriage Preparation is being offered online.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

The St. Rose of Lima Natural Family Planning Ministry (NFP) communicates information to parishioners on a natural, safe, effective and holistic approach to family planning. NFP may be used as a resource to achieve or delay pregnancy. It is not based on "rhythm," which has been obsolete for more than thirty-five years. Orientation on NFP is provided primarily through the twice a year marriage preparation event. Information is also available for numerous NFP classes in our area. NFP is safe, involves no artificial ingredients and it works!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL (Funeral Arrangements)

Arrangements for funerals are coordinated by the Funeral Home of your choice. At the passing of your loved one, please make arrangements with a Funeral Home so that they may contact St. Rose of Lima.

RCIA (RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS)

RCIA is a gathering of adults who explore, inquire, discuss and learn about the Catholic faith. All are welcome! Many are non-Catholics, happy in their own faith tradition but interested in learning more about our Church. Others are practicing Catholics enjoying learning more about their faith in an informal adult gathering and sharing their faith. And, many are people discerning Baptism or coming into Full Communion with the Catholic Church ("becoming Catholic").

We invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith.

CATECHETICAL FAITH FORMATION

Click here to learn about how children and teens may prepare to receive First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation or to be Confirmed. We invite and encourage all parishioners, regardless of age or learning differences, to contact us so we may partner with you in ensuring an appropriate faith formation and sacrament preparation experience is available for all our St. Rose of Lima parishioners.