Sacraments

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Parish, Haverhill, MA

Sacraments

110 Lincoln Avenue

Haverhill, MA 01830

978-372-2780

fax 978-469-0947

stjohn@parishmail.com

The Sacraments of Initiation:

Baptism is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 PM. Please contact the Rectory to register.

First Holy Communion is celebrated in the spring and preparation is through our Religious Education program. Please contact the Rectory, our Religious Education office or visit our Religious Education page on this website for more information.

Confirmation is celebrated in the spring and preparation is through our Religious Education program. Please call the Rectory, the Religious Education office or visit our Religious Education page on this website for more information.

The Sacraments of Healing:

Reconciliation is heard every Saturday from 3 to 3:45 PM and also by calling the Rectory and setting up an appointment.

"Is there anyone sick among you." This questions, found in the New Testament letter of Saint James, gives the response that the sick should call for a priest of the Church who are to pray over and anoint the sick with oil in the name of the Lord.

Anointing of the Sick is on an individual basis and can be received in the church, at home or in a health care facility.

Never hesitate to call our parish priests for prayer and the Sacrament of the Sick prior to surgery or when diagnosed with a serious illness. The Sacrament of the Sick is not to be looked upon as the "Last Rites" but as a powerful instrument of God's healing presence. Please avail yourself of this gift.

The Sacraments of Service :

Marriage preparation should begin 6 months prior to the planned wedding date. Please contact the Rectory.

View Marriage Preparation Brochure