sacraments
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sacraments
A sacrament is "an efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us through the work of the Holy Spirit (774, 1131). The sacraments (called "mysteries" in the Eastern Churches) are seven in number: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance or Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony" (CCC #1131, 1210).
Thank you for your interest in receiving the Sacraments here with the St. Martin de Porres Community. From this page you will find information on how to prepare for each of the sacraments, how they are scheduled and as always, know the the community prays for you as you or your family member receives these very special milestones in their faith journey.
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- Sacramental Records
- Letter of Good Standing
- Letter of Permission for Sacraments
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
- Wedding/Anniversary Mass
St. mary's
Immaculate Conception
When did the Immaculate Conception become dogma for the Catholic Church?
This ancient belief was solemnly proclaimed on December 8, 1854, by Bl. Pius IX in the bull Ineffabilis Deus, which declared the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary a dogma of the Faith. As if to affirm the solemn proclamation, she appeared to Saint Bernadette at Lourdes four years later, identifying herself: "I am the Immaculate Conception." The Church marks December 8 as the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Is the Blessed Virgin Mary without sin?
Due to the absence of any stain of or effects of Original Sin, the Blessed Virgin Mary did not suffer from any of the disordered passions that can lead to sin and thus remained sinless all her life. Whenever the Church teaches that all people have sinned, it has always been careful to exclude the Mother of God, who enjoyed this special privilege of God in anticipation of the merits of Christ. (Cf. CCC 493, 508)