At Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, we have a number of programs that are designed to both educate and assist our parishioners in the living of their Catholic faith to the fullest in their daily lives. This is done by way of our religious education classes (catechism) as well as adult ministry in the promotion of the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Religious education classes follow immediately at the conclusion of the 9am Mass on Sunday. Classes begin at 10am.
Baptism
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.
Eucharist
Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
Reconciliation
The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Marriage
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.
Holy Orders
In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.
Anointing of the Sick
The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.
Additional programs that are integral to our parish include:
- Eucharistic Minister
- Lector
- Choir
- Pastoral Council
- Youth groups
205 W. Bert, Pauls Valley, OK 73075
Phone: (405) 238-3741
Fax: (405) 238-5325
Phone: (405) 238-3741
Fax: (405) 238-5325