Sacraments of Christian Initiation
The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion are the foundation of a spiritual life.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church briefly summarizes the importance of these sacraments.... The sacraments of Christian initiation — Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist — lay the foundations of every Christian life. “The sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishing of natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity.”
Baptism
We would love to welcome your child into the Catholic Church and celebrate this special sacrament with your family! To begin the process of having a child baptized at either Holy Trinity or Historic St Patrick, please contact Jen Lonergan at the Holy Trinity Parish Center and she will be happy to connect you with Deacon Al to start the process .... To have your child baptized at either Historic St Patrick or Holy Trinity, we ask that you be an active member of either of our parishes (or provide a letter of good standing from your previous parish) – meaning that you regularly attend Mass; and parents are required to attend a Baptism class within the last 3 years. Baptism classes are offered on an as needed basis, registration is required to attend. *Other conditions might also apply.
If you would like a copy of your baptism certificate, please call the Parish Office at
(309) 829-2197. Requests for baptism certificates are processed once a week.
The Eucharist (First Holy Communion)
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion for children is done as a student through either Corpus Christi grade school or through the CCD program. ...
For more information, or to register for CCD, please contact Lucy Reynolds.
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation for young adults is done as a student through either Corpus Christi grade school; or through the CCD program. ...
For more information, or to register for CCD, please contact Lucy Reynolds.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
If you are an adult interested in joining the Catholic Church, or if you have not received the sacrament of First Holy Communion or Confirmation, please contact David Liptak (Evangelization & Discipleship Coordinator) for more information or to register for OCIA.
Classes begin in the fall, with eligible candidates brought into the Church at the Easter Vigil Mass in the spring.
Sacraments of Healing
The Catechism of the Catholic Church briefly summarizes the importance of these sacraments..... “The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, who forgave the sins of the paralytic and restored him to bodily health, has willed that his Church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation, even among her own members. This is the purpose of the two sacraments of healing: the sacrament of Penance and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.”
First Reconciliation
This sacrament is usually received before First Holy Communion through either our CCD program or attendance at our Corpus Christi Catholic School, and it is recommended that individuals participate monthly.
If you are interested in learning more about receiving First Reconciliation as a child, please contact Lucy Reynolds (CCD Coordinator).... *If you have already received First Reconciliation, you can attend any of the times listed below. Penance/Reconciliation is offered seven times a week between Holy Trinity and Historic St Patrick: At Holy Trinity: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00 - 7:45 am At Historic St Patrick: Tuesday and Thursday 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 pm
Saturday 5:20 - 5:45 pm
Anointing of the Sick
This (under-utilized) Sacrament was given to us by Jesus for the healing and well-being of those who are sick, both physically and spiritually. Catholics who have at least reached the ‘Age of Reason’ and who are gravely ill and/or who have chronic affliction(s); ... Annually, we offer Anointing of the Sick on the weekend closest to February 11th (Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial). Information on this annual event will be posted on our website and in our bulletin as the date approaches. If you would like to be Anointed, please contact the Holy Trinity Parish Office at 309-829-2197.
*If you need an emergency anointing outside of office hours for a medical emergency only, please call the office at 309-829-2197 and enter extension 3.
Sacraments at the Service of Communion
The sacraments at the Service of Communion are Matrimony and Holy Orders.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church briefly summarizes the importance of these sacraments.
"Two other sacraments, Holy Orders and Matrimony, are directed towards the salvation of others;....
Holy Orders
The Sacrament of Holy Orders is one in which the Tradition and mission given from Jesus to Peter continues to be passed down from priest to priest through all time. It is a sacrament of apostolic ministry. ... Young men who would like to learn more about the priesthood or young women who would like to learn more about sisterhood should feel free to visit with the pastor. The Diocese has an annual retreat for those young men discerning a priestly vocation called Emmaus Days. Retreats are presented in two sessions for those aged 18+ and for younger men. To inquire about Emmaus Days, visit comeandfollowme.org; or to seek direction on Holy Orders or a consecrated life, please call the Parish Office. Celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Orders The Sacrament of the Holy Orders is celebrated in Peoria, IL by Bishop Louis Tylka, of the Peoria Diocese.
If interested in the priesthood or religious life, contact Fr Steven Loftus.
Matrimony
We would be honored to work with you as you prepare to be married in the Catholic Church at one of our parishes. ...