Sacraments
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Baptism
Baptisms are held immediately following the 4:15 pm Saturday evening Mass. Participation in a baptism preparation class is mandatory for infant baptism prior to the baptism. Parents are encouraged to attend the class as early as possible – up to 3 months prior to the arrival of their baby. Please call the parish office at 630-879-4750 to register for the next available class or for more information.
**Please read the guidelines below before selecting a Godparent as there are specific requirements based on Canon Law which Catholic churches are required to follow for Baptism.
Important Links and Documents for Baptisms
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND FIRST RECONCILIATION
Youth participate in the sacramental preparation program coordinated by the Director of Religious Education in their 2nd grade year. Contact the Religious Education office at 630-879-4750 ext. 109 for details.
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CONFIRMATION
Youth participate in the sacramental preparation program coordinated by the Director of Religious Education and are confirmed in grade 8. Contact the Religious Education office at 630- 879-4750 ext.109 for details.
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Marriage
Congratulations on your engagement and your decision to get married in the Catholic Church! Arrangements are to be made by calling the parish office (630-879-4750) at least 6 months in advance. It is necessary to book your wedding date with the parish office prior to booking a reception hall. It is also important to note that only registered parishioners are eligible to be married at Holy Cross.
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Anointing of the Sick
Please notify the Parish Office at 630-879-4750 if you or someone you know will be hospitalized or confined at home and would like to be anointed by a priest.
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Holy Orders
If you or someone you know is interested in the priesthood, please feel free to reach out to our Pastor or contact the Rockford Office of Vocations.
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Funerals at Holy Cross
Please contact the Parish Office to work with one of our Funeral Ministry members. Additional information may be found in our Funeral Booklet.
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Receiving sacraments as an adult
For those who did not receive any of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) as a young person, we have a program called Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. RCIA is an experience of learning and discernment for Catholics who want the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation or who want to learn more of their faith, as well as non-Catholics or those not baptized who are thinking of joining the Church. Please visit our RCIA page for more information and fill out our contact form.
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