Preparing for Sacraments

Preparing for Sacraments 

Baptism 

Congratulations! We are excited about celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism for your child.  Please see the following steps to have your child baptized at St. Henry: 

1. If this is your first child to be baptized, you must be registered members of St. Henry and also attend a Baptismal Preparation Class.  Classes are offered in both English and Spanish in St Henry Education Bldg. Any questions regarding baptism will be addressed at this class.  Please call the parish office or contact Deacon Myles for English: mylesm21@att.net or 903-279-6534 or Diana Gonzalez in Spanish: dgonzalez@sthenryowasso.org or 918-272-3710.  (If you have previously attended a baptism class in the last three years, you do not need to attend again). 

2. Godparents are encouraged to attend the class with the parents. If Godparents are not members of St. Henry they are required to provide qualification documentation from their current pastor. 

3. You must be a registered member of St. Henry and have attended the required Baptismal Preparation Class before scheduling a baptism.  To schedule a Baptism, please call the parish office at 918-272-3710. 

Reconciliation 

Preparation for First Reconciliation will take place in 2ND grade. It is a one year program that involves regular mass attendance, Faith Formation classes,  a parent meeting in the fall and a retreat in the spring. Children in 2nd grade will attend First Reconciliation Preparation. Once they have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, they will attend First Communion/ Confirmation preparation in 3rd grade. Both sacraments will be celebrated at the same time. 

First Communion and Confirmation 

Once the Sacrament of Reconciliation has been received, children will attend First Communion/Confirmation preparation in 3rd grade. Both sacraments will be celebrated at the same time. 

RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) is offered for children/ youth in 3 rd – 11 th grade who have not received these sacraments.   

Sacrament preparation classes meet every Sunday from 8:30-9:45am, following the Owasso Public Schools' Calendar. Parents are expected to remain involved in Family Catechesis as the programs support each other. 

All students needing sacraments must be registered parishioners of St. Henry and are expected to attend Sunday mass on a regular basis. A $50 Registration fee per student is assessed to help support our faith formation programs and materials. If not baptized at St. Henry a Baptismal Certificate must be provided prior to reception of any sacrament. 

Adults who have been away from reconciliation and would like more info are welcome to take some reading material located in the vestibule, office, or are welcome to make an appointment with Fr. Josh.  If you have never received the sacrament and would like more information, please contact the parish office. 

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is offered for adults who have never received the sacrament of Confirmation or any other Sacraments and are interested in learning about and joining the Catholic Church.  Please contact Fr. Josh in the parish office for more information about OCIA at frjosh@sthenryowasso.org or Craig Rhodes, our OCIA Coordinator at craig.rhodes63@gmail.com. 

Marriage 

Congratulations on your engagement! 

We are looking forward to assisting you in preparing for your marriage. The steps below will help you secure information for planning your wedding. 

To be married at St. Henry you must start your wedding preparation process at least 6 months prior to your wedding date and be a registered member of St. Henry. 

Preparation begins by making an appointment with Father Josh at the 918-272-3710 

Once you have met with Father Josh you may reserve your wedding date with Laura and arrange a time to review the parish guidelines 

Saint Henry follows the guidelines of the Diocese of Tulsa which requires Pre-Cana (Pre-Marriage preparation). Contact the diocese’s Family Life Office at (918) 294-1904 to register. 

Anointing of the Sick  

An individual may be anointed when they are seriously ill or prior to surgery. Anointing is also offered for

• anyone 65 or older,
• has or has been diagnosed with chronic or life threatening illness or disease,
• scheduled for surgery,
• pregnant,
• has physical, mental or spiritual needs
• or just needs extra prayers in their life

  This sacrament is celebrated at various times throughout the year following Mass and is available by appointment also.  Please contact Fr. Josh or call the Parish Office at 918.272.3710 

Holy Orders  

If you or someone you know would like more information about discerning their vocation in life please contact Father Josh.  Additional resources and contacts are available including diocesan information at dioceseoftulsa.org