Sacraments are the outward, visible signs of God's invisible grace working within us. The Catholic Church recognizes seven Sacraments.
Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist are the three Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Faith. Please see the links below for our programs for children, youth, and adults.
Baptism
For baptism for children under the age of seven, please see our Baptism Preparation page.
Confirmation
In the Archdiocese of Seattle, youth are typically confirmed in 7th grace. For more information regarding our program, please see our Confirmation Preparation page.
First Holy Communion
Children typically receive First Holy Communion in the 2nd grade, but our program also goes up to 6th grade. Preparation for First Communion also includes preparation for First Reconciliation. For information regarding our program, please see our First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation page.
Liturgical Ministries
You can sign up for various liturgical ministries at Mass - Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Lector, Altar-server, and Usher. For more information, please see our Liturgy Page.
OCIA
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process for welcoming adults into the Catholic Church. Our program also includes Catholic adults who have not received First Holy Communion or have not been Confirmed. For more information, please see our OCIA page.
OCIC is the process for children over the age of seven to be received into the Catholic Church. The exact structure of the program will vary from year to year, depending on the number of participants.
Please contact Analaura Rodriguez for more information.
Penance (also known as Confession or Reconciliation)
Our usual Confession time is 3:00pm to 4:30pm on Saturdays. Confession is also offered by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Parish Office by emailing admin@saintteresa.org.
For First Reconciliation preparation, please see our First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation program.
Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick is offered by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Parish Office by emailing admin@saintteresa.org.
Holy Matrimony
If you would like to get married or have your marriage convalidated, please see our Marriage Preparation page.
Holy Orders
If you feel called to the priesthood and would like to discern your vocation, please contact Fr. Justin Ryan, Director of Vocations at the Archdiocese of Seattle. He can be reached at 206-382-4880 or justin.ryan@seattlearch.org.
