Please call the Rectory Office regarding the sacraments and their requirements:
BAPTISMS – For Infants and Children Under the Age of 7, time and dates must be arranged through the church office by calling 954-941-7647
Baptism Requirements:
Child:
- Original state birth certificate
Parents:
- Should be registered, active members of our parish or another Catholic Church
- If not a member of our church, must provide a letter of permission from their pastor to baptize their child outside of their parish.
- If you are not a registered member of a Catholic Church, you must request this letter of permission from your local Catholic Church.
- Must have approval from both parents allowing the child to be baptized.
Godparents:
- At least one godparent must be a registered, active member of our parish or another Catholic Church. (Per Canon Law, only one godparent needs to meet all of the requisites; if these requirements are not met, the candidate may serve as a witness only). At least one godparent is required.
- Must be Catholic and must present a Catholic Certificate of Baptism.
- If married, a godparent must have been married in the Catholic Church.
Please call the Rectory at least two months prior to your desired date.
For Adults: Find out more about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults classes or RCIA. (our parish does not have RCIA classes)
PENANCE / RECONCILIATION – The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Friday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and Saturday afternoons at 3:30 p.m.
If it has been a while since you have been to Confession, do not be afraid! The Priest will guide you through this Sacrament of healing or fiund out– How to go to Confession and Examination of Conscience (click here) where you will find a printable Examination of Conscience.
FIRST COMMUNION / CONFIRMATION – Call the office for First Communion classes. We do not offer Confirmation classes at this time.
WEDDINGS – In order to fulfill all of the requirements of the Archdiocese of Miami: (ADOM-Family Life)
- couples need at least six months to prepare for marriage
- call the rectory to set up an appointment with the Pastor prior to making arrangements/reservations. After that first meeting you will be able to set your date and time and review the documents needed.
- Saturday weddings can be arranged at or before 1:00 p.m. Other times during the week are also available.
- If both parties are Catholic, a Mass is required.
Required Documents:
- Baptismal Certificates with all notations issued within the last six (6) months. This should be acquired from your church of Baptism.
- If previously married in the Catholic Church, a copy of the decree of nullity must be presented; if your previous spouse is deceased, their certificate of death is necessary. The documents are needed to establish your freedom to marry again within the Church.
- A marriage license is an absolute requirement for marriage in this state. Please contact the Office of the County Clerk.
- There are additional forms required depending on whether you are preparing for marriage in-state or out-of-state. Please call the Rectory for additional information 954-947-7647.
- Those under 19 years of age must adhere strictly to all Diocesan or Church (Universal) Norms in regard to parental permission
Other Requirements:
- Marriage Preparation classes information (click here)
- Fully Engaged Preparation classes information (click here)
- Catholic Couple Checkup–Inventory– information (click here)
- NPF–Natural Family Planning Classes — for information (click here)
- Sacrament of Reconciliation– Give yourselves the blessing of coming into your special day prepared spiritually by receiving the gift of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the wellspring of grace it provides. But why wait until just before the wedding when it is there for you always? The Office of Marriage and Family Life will be happy to share resources about this beautiful Sacrament and other marriage topics if desired.
Is your Marriage blessed by the Catholic Church?
If you did not participate at a Catholic parish in Marriage Preparation at the time of your wedding then you can participate in a regularization process. Wedding vows and blessings can be conducted in the church to make your wedding official in the church. Contact the parish office.
Marriage Enrichment Retreats?
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. Attend a Marriage Encounter weekend and learn the tools needed to keep your marriage strong, for information and dates (click here)
ANOINTING OF THE SICK –If you or a family member is hospitalized at a public health facility or in need of the comfort and grace of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at home, please contact the Parish Office at 954-941-7647. For further reading (click here)
Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are ill or in suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], nos. 1520-23.
On the first Thursday of every month, during the celebration of the 9:00am Mass, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered to those present that day and in need of healing.
Through the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, the Church carries out Jesus’ mission of compassion and healing for those who are ill. The one who is ill can also be a minister to others. By uniting their suffering to Christ, those who are sick can be signs of faith and witnesses of Christ’s Resurrection to the entire community (Saint John Paul II, Chritifideles Laici [The Vocation and the Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World], no.54).
FUNERAL/MEMORIAL MASSES – For Funeral Masses with interment, please work through your Funeral Director and ask that they contact Assumption Parish at 954-941-7647.
Please remember that our Parish Hall is available to rent for these occasions.