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Saint Patrick Catholic ChurchChurch Hill, Richmond, Virginia – Established 1859

215 North 25th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223

Parish Office: 804-344-8140

Celebrating Sacraments

Sacramental Life & Preparation at Saint Patrick Catholic Church

The Seven Sacraments of the Church

Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), Penance (or Reconciliation), the Eucharist, Holy Orders, Matrimony, and the Anointing of the Sick. The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing, and mission to the Christian’s life of faith. There is thus a certain resemblance between the stages of natural life and the stages of the spiritual life.

Here at St. Patrick’s, because of our size, we are blessed to be able to provide personalized sacramental preparation. Whether you are new parents or an adult seeking initiation into the Catholic faith, we have members who will accompany you along the way.

Sacramental Preparation at Saint Patrick

Baptism

Infant baptism preparation classes for parents, Canon Law requirements for selecting a Godparent, and the Godparent Attestation Form.

Baptism Preparation & Requirements

Confirmation

Information for youth and adults seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation or full initiation into the Catholic Church.

Confirmation Information

Marriage

Guidelines for celebrating the Sacrament of Matrimony at Saint Patrick, six-month preparation timeline, and initial marriage questionnaire.

Marriage Preparation Guidelines