Sacraments

Essential to the Christian Life, the Sacrament of Confession is where we come into contact with Christ who wishes to heal and bless us.  Regular Confession is an integral part of practicing our Faith and experiencing the peace and joy of a personal relationship with Jesus.  

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is Offered 30 minutes before ALL weekday and weekend Masses”.  You may also schedule an appointment for Confession by contacting the Parish Office at (337) 896-9408. 

Eucharist means thanksgiving. This is when Christ’s body and blood are offered and then received by the parishioner in the form of bread and wine. Christ during the Last Supper broke bread, ate it, gave it to his disciples and told them to eat it. Now the priest, through the words of consecration, blesses and administers the Holy Communion during every mass to remind followers that they are one with Christ. Food and drink nourishes our bodies ‒- Christ’s blood and body nourishes us spiritually.

As a parish, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is central to who we are and what we do.  Regular Mass Times are listed on the front of the bulletin.  Please contact the office, visit the parish website or Facebook page for special Mass times during Lent and Holy Days of Obligation.  

To receive formation for First Holy Communion, contact the Parish Office, (337) 896-9408. 

Since the time of early Christianity, Baptism has been the rite of initiation into the Christian community of the Church.  In Baptism, the "one Spirit" makes us members of the Body of Christ and of "one another" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1267).

To have your infant baptized, please download and complete the Baptism Registration Guidelines Packet and submit it to the St. Peter Parish Office at least 2-4 months prior to the baby’s due date so that there is enough time to complete preparation for the Sacrament.   
 
Click here to download the Baptism Registration Guidelines Packet 

Young men and women in the eighth grade, who have completed all formation requirements, can and should receive the Sacrament of Confirmation to strengthen their faith. Please contact the Parish Office for additional information regarding the Sacramental Journey for Confirmation.

The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy.

Catholics believe that the sacrament of marriage (also called "Holy Matrimony") comes as a gift from the hand of God. In a permissive culture, the Catholic vision of marriage is countercultural: it is rooted in Sacred Scripture and is expressed in the teachings and practices of the Church. It has these main elements: 

• Marriage opens a couple to giving life
• Marriage is a way to respond to God’s call to holiness
• Marriage calls the couple to be a sign of Christ’s love in the world

Marriage Preparation
Engaged couples desiring to get married at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, must participate in the marriage preparation process. Please the download and complete the Marriage Preparation Guidelines at least 6 months in advance of the date you desire for your wedding to begin the preparation process and contact the parish office (337) 896-9408 to schedule a meeting with Fr. Cambre.

Click here to download the Marriage Preparation Guidelines

The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient. The Sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after the anointing but becomes ill once again, or if, during the same illness, the person's condition becomes more serious. A person should be anointed before surgery when a dangerous illness is the reason for the intervention (cf. Rite of Anointing, Introduction, nos. 8-10).

A priest must be contacted for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick or Last Rites.

Does a loved one or friend need anointing of the sick or last rites? Please call the parish office at 337-896-9408 to make an appointment

"At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of Baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end, nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting Word of God and the Sacrament of the Eucharist." (Order of Christian Funerals, no. 4)

If you have recently lost a loved one, we offer you our deepest condolences. Please contact the church office (337-896-9408) before you contact anyone else in making funeral arrangements.  We are here to guide you through this most difficult time.