Sacraments

A sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible reality.
Mother Angelica

Baptism

Parents of those to be baptized must attend a baptismal preparation session held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, unless you’ve previously had a child baptized at Resurrection. To register for classes, please contact the Parish Office at (630) 289-5400. Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd weekend of the month. 

Reconciliation

Their families, with the help and guidance of our Elementary Faith Formation team and catechists, lead children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Through the Sacramental Preparation process, all involved are given the opportunity to grow deeper in faith together.

First Reconciliation

Guidelines put forth by our Bishops concerning baptized children, specify that the Sacrament of Reconciliation should be received prior to First Communion. At Resurrection, the preparation for these sacraments traditionally begins in the Fall of Grade 2 and requires parental involvement in meetings, workshops, and the completion of sacramental preparation materials at home. Older children who request these Sacraments are provided with age-appropriate preparation materials and participate in other formational activities as outlined by the Director.

Eucharist

Their families, with the help and guidance of our Elementary Faith Formation team and catechists, lead children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Through the Sacramental Preparation process, all involved are given the opportunity to grow deeper in faith together.

First Communion

All First Communicants and their families are expected to:

  • Participate in faith formation process for a minimum of two consecutive years
  • Participate in our weekly Sunday worship
  • Participate fully in our Parish Children’s Faith Formation
  • Attend parent and children’s sessions, workshops, and retreats
  • Complete all in-home sacramental materials
  • Celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation prior to the celebration of First Communion
  • Together with the Pastor and Director, assess the child’s readiness for the celebration of First Communion. 

Celebration of First Communion

Two weekends have been set aside for the celebration of First Communion. Parents will be given the opportunity to request, in order of preference.

Confirmation

Youth preparing for Confirmation are challenged to deepen their commitment to their own formation.

Also, members of the community mentor them through the formal preparation process. They participate in several sessions and community-wide activities with their parents, families, and sponsors.

As you prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, youth and parents should:

  • Participate weekly in Mass
  • Ongoing, consistent participation in Faith Formation for at least two consecutive years before being considered candidates for Confirmation in ninth grade
  • Sincere and humble desire to receive the spiritual strength offered in Confirmation
  • Formally petition for the Sacrament of Confirmation to the Bishop by letter
  • Full participation in the Confirmation Preparation process
  • Commitment to continuous faith formation
  • Ongoing involvement in service and Youth Ministry

If one or more of these expectations is not met, we ask that you wait until you are able to prepare yourself properly for Confirmation.

Contact Angela LoMonaco at alomonaco@resurrectioncc.com for more information.

Marriage

All couples must contact the parish office at least six months prior to the wedding at (630) 289-5400. They must attend an Engaged Encounter Weekend sponsored by the Center for Family Ministry of the Diocese of Joliet. Also, the couple must complete a Focus survey given to them by the pastor.

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

Jesus showed great concern for the bodily and spiritual welfare of the sick and commanded his followers to do likewise. Since then the church has continued to celebrate the sacrament of the sick for its members who are ill, so that Christ, himself, might strengthen the faithful who are afflicted by illness, giving them a strong means of support.

The reception of this sacrament is for baptized Catholics who are seriously ill; those about to undergo surgery; elderly people notably weakened by age; those suffering chronic disease; and those dealing with mental or spiritual illness. Children may receive if they have sufficient use of reason to be strengthened by the sacrament.

Please note: Father Tri will celebrate the anointing of the sick after all Masses on the first weekend of each month throughout the liturgical year.