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A priest in a purple robe holdng up a golden bowl in a church during Mass

SACRAMENTS

The seven sacraments – Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Reconciliation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick – are the life of the Catholic Church. Each Sacrament is an outward sign of an inward reality instituted by Jesus which imparts a special grace. In worship, we give to God that which we owe Him; in the Sacraments, He gives us the graces necessary to live a truly human life.

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Before you schedule any formal dates for Sacraments, sacramentals, or blessings, you need to speak with one of our priests as many of these require specific preparation. We invite you to learn more about each Sacrament and how to participate in them here at the St. John Paul II (in addition to the Seven Sacraments, our priests are available for Funerals, Quinceañeras, Presentaciónes, House Blessings, and Annulments).

 

Please Note: The Archdiocese of Denver is lowering the age of Confirmation and restoring it to its original place before the reception of First Eucharist. As of the year 2020, the Archdiocese of Denver will be Confirming all children in the Third Grade.   For more information on this, please visit the Archdiocese of Denver’s “Saints Among Us” website: click here to access that page.

BAPTISM

“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, …”

A baby in a while gown being baptized with water pouring on its head from a glass pitcher. A woman in a white dress smiling in the background
a colorful portrait of a white dove with shards of red, blue, yellow, orange, and white coming out from being it.

CONFIRMATION

“…Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit.”

RECONCILIATION

“If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.” 1 John 1:19

A priest in a white robe and sitting in a chair giving a blessing to a young man in a black t-shirt sitting in a chair.
A gold bowl and gold chalice holding bread and wine on a white table

HOLY COMMUNION

“This is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die…”

MARRIAGE

“If I speak in human and angelic tongue but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal…” 1 Corinthians

The back of a bride and groom kneeling in front of an altar while a priest in white holds up bread he is consecrating.
A line of priests blessing other priests kneeling in front of them by putting their hands on their heads.

HOLY ORDERS

“…pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

“Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, …”

A green prayer book and a navy blue and gold stole sitting on a black marble table
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