{"id":134,"date":"2026-01-14T11:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/?page_id=134"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:27:01","slug":"sacraments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/sacraments\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacraments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"block-7ae7bf18-2147-49ff-8ce6-99de928d2d73\"><strong>\u201cA sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible reality.\u201d<br> -Mother Angelica<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alphonsus.showcase.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St.Isidore-111-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9839 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baptism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All parents presenting a child for Baptism are to attend a one-evening preparation program to meet other parents and to understand more fully the choice you are making in sharing the gift of faith with your children. Classes are held Thursday evenings with several scheduled throughout the year. To attend a class and for class times, call Jeanne Clifton in the Parish Office at 513.661.6565, ext. 2701. If your child is four years or older contact Kim Abele for additional preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Baptism-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click HERE for more information about the Sacrament of Baptism.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacrament of Penance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children in 2nd Grade and older participate in a special First Reconciliation\/ Confession Service. Preparation begins in first grade with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.&nbsp; Please follow this link for details on the program \u2013&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd-cgs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CGS Details (Click Here).&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact Kim Abele, Coordinator of Sacraments with questions, 513-661-6565 ext. 2706.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alphonsus.showcase.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St.Isidore-139-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10021 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alphonsus.showcase.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St.Isidore-001-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9844 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacrament of Eucharist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reception of First Eucharist is open to all students in 2nd Grade and older. Parish celebrations are held in the spring of each year. Preparation begins in first grade with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.&nbsp; Please follow this link for details on the program \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd-cgs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;<strong>CGS Details (Click Here).<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp; Contact Kim Abele, Coordinator of Sacraments with questions, 513-661-6565 ext. 2706.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacrament of Confirmation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year students in 6th Grade through 18 years of age are invited to enroll in the preparation program for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates will share in class instructions, spiritual formation, and Christian witness. Candidates are required to complete Works of Mercy and attend a Confirmation Retreat.  For questions about Confirmation contact Kim Abele at 513-661-6565, ext. 2706.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/IgnatiusConfirmationMass2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Confirmation Masses 2026 Sign Up Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/IgnatiusRetreat2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Confirmation Retreat 2026 Sign Up Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-Confirmation-Sponsor-Letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025-26 Confirmation Sponsor Letter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pastor-Confirmation-Sponsor-Form-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025-26 Sponsor Confirmation Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Service-Reflections-3Form2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Confirmation Candidate Service Reflection Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alphonsus.showcase.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St.Isidore-143-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9847 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alphonsus.showcase.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St.Isidore-068-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9845 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacrament of Holy Orders or Vocations to the Consecrated Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Persons interested in becoming priests, deacons, sisters, or brothers should contact the Pastor 513-661-6565, ext 2709, the pastoral associate 513-661-6565, ext 2708, or the Archdiocesan Vocation Office 513-421-3131 for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacrament of Marriage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaged couples are to contact the Parish Office as soon as they begin to plan for their marriage preferably a year in advance of their desired wedding date. No date should be set or reception hall reserved until the couple has met with a priest or deacon of the church.&nbsp;The priests, deacons and the community of faith at St. Ignatius are here to walk with you in this time, to encourage a growing appreciation for this great Sacrament, and to support you in living it out.&nbsp; Specifically as a Sacrament, Marriage is established to be a genuine sign of Christ\u2019s love for His Church \u2013 and the Sacramental bond is a source of grace for both husband and wife.&nbsp; Using the \u201cFully Engaged\u201d program, couples will explore many important topics relating to marriage under the guidance of a mentor couple.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please contact Jeanne Clifton at 513-661-6565 ext. 2701 to begin the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/marriage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click HERE for more information about the Sacrament of Marriage.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alphonsus.showcase.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St.Isidore-169-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10024 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alphonsus.showcase.diocesanweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St.Isidore-133-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10025 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact the Parish Office to receive the Anointing of Sick. This sacrament is for anyone who is seriously ill or anticipating surgery. Each fall the Sacrament is administered at the weekend masses for those experiencing ill health due to advanced age, long-term physical illness, or emotional difficulties. Healing Masses\/Services in the Roman Catholic Charismatic tradition are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u201cA sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible reality.\u201d -Mother Angelica Baptism All parents presenting a child for Baptism are to attend a one-evening preparation program to meet other parents and to understand more fully the choice you are making in sharing the gift of faith with your children....","protected":false},"author":73,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":51,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-134","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/73"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/134\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":135,"href":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/134\/revisions\/135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sainti.diocesanweb.org\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}