SACRAMENTS
The seven sacraments are the life of the Catholic Church. Each sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace, instituted by Christ for our sanctification. Grace is favor, the free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to his call to become children of God, adoptive sons, partakers of the divine nature and of eternal life. (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC] 1996)
SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
~ Baptism
Contact Father Horton fatherhorton@gmail.com or Deacon Todd Weber toddweber2001@outlook.com
regarding instruction, preparation and arrangements for Baptism.
~ The Eucharist
Classes are held for 2nd graders (or older if they haven't yet received this Sacrament) from 10:00 -
11:00 am October through May. This instruction will prepare them for the Sacraments of First
Reconciliation and the reception of Holy Communion through the Religious Education program.
~ Confirmation
Classes are held with our cluster parishes, St. John the Baptist, Clinton and Sacred Heart, Farmer City
typically every other year. More information can be found for 2020-2021 at the Religious Ed tab above, but
no class was held due to covid year.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
If you're interested in learning about or joining the Catholic Church, contact Deacon Todd Weber or Father
Horton. Classes usually begin each fall and eligible candidates are brought into the Church at Easter Vigil each
spring.
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
~ Penance / Reconciliation
Sundays 8:30 - 8:50 am or by appointment with Father Horton.
Adult Confession Guide / Children's Confession Guide / Examen De Conciencia Parte
~ Anointing of the Sick
Please contact St. Patrick's Parish Office (217) 935-8510 (answering service available after hours).
SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION
~ Holy Orders
If interested in the priesthood or religious life, contact Father Horton or Deacon Todd Weber. For the
Diocese of Peoria, click here for more information on the Priesthood or Consecrated Life for both men
and women. For boys in 7th grade up through young adult men, the Diocese of Peoria
offers Emmaus Days each summer.
Session 1: June 6-8, 2020 College Age & Young Adult (20's-30's) @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL
Session 2: June 12-15, 2020 High School Juniors & Seniors @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL
Participants deepen their faith and focus on discerning God's will through prayer and the sacraments. By listening to and
spending time with priests and seminarians, participants get a glimpse into their lives.
Session 3: July 5-8, 2020 High School Freshmen & Sophomores @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S.
Session 4: July 8-10, 2020 7th and 8th Graders @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S.
Led by seminarians, participants hear God’s call to become real Christian men. The experience includes prayer, talks and
activities (i.e. basketball, swimming, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, card games)
~ Matrimony
Please contact Father Horton or Deacon Todd Weber at least one year prior to your desired date to
arrange a wedding.
Helpful Information - Dating & Engaged Information / For Your Marriage
The seven sacraments are the life of the Catholic Church. Each sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace, instituted by Christ for our sanctification. Grace is favor, the free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to his call to become children of God, adoptive sons, partakers of the divine nature and of eternal life. (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC] 1996)
SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
~ Baptism
Contact Father Horton fatherhorton@gmail.com or Deacon Todd Weber toddweber2001@outlook.com
regarding instruction, preparation and arrangements for Baptism.
~ The Eucharist
Classes are held for 2nd graders (or older if they haven't yet received this Sacrament) from 10:00 -
11:00 am October through May. This instruction will prepare them for the Sacraments of First
Reconciliation and the reception of Holy Communion through the Religious Education program.
~ Confirmation
Classes are held with our cluster parishes, St. John the Baptist, Clinton and Sacred Heart, Farmer City
typically every other year. More information can be found for 2020-2021 at the Religious Ed tab above, but
no class was held due to covid year.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
If you're interested in learning about or joining the Catholic Church, contact Deacon Todd Weber or Father
Horton. Classes usually begin each fall and eligible candidates are brought into the Church at Easter Vigil each
spring.
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
~ Penance / Reconciliation
Sundays 8:30 - 8:50 am or by appointment with Father Horton.
Adult Confession Guide / Children's Confession Guide / Examen De Conciencia Parte
~ Anointing of the Sick
Please contact St. Patrick's Parish Office (217) 935-8510 (answering service available after hours).
SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION
~ Holy Orders
If interested in the priesthood or religious life, contact Father Horton or Deacon Todd Weber. For the
Diocese of Peoria, click here for more information on the Priesthood or Consecrated Life for both men
and women. For boys in 7th grade up through young adult men, the Diocese of Peoria
offers Emmaus Days each summer.
Session 1: June 6-8, 2020 College Age & Young Adult (20's-30's) @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL
Session 2: June 12-15, 2020 High School Juniors & Seniors @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL
Participants deepen their faith and focus on discerning God's will through prayer and the sacraments. By listening to and
spending time with priests and seminarians, participants get a glimpse into their lives.
Session 3: July 5-8, 2020 High School Freshmen & Sophomores @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S.
Session 4: July 8-10, 2020 7th and 8th Graders @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S.
Led by seminarians, participants hear God’s call to become real Christian men. The experience includes prayer, talks and
activities (i.e. basketball, swimming, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, card games)
~ Matrimony
Please contact Father Horton or Deacon Todd Weber at least one year prior to your desired date to
arrange a wedding.
Helpful Information - Dating & Engaged Information / For Your Marriage
Married Life Resource - foryourmarriage.org - HERE
Marriage is a vocation to holiness. From their first days as husband and wife through their golden years, married couples have the awesome task of witnessing to God’s faithful love to each other, their children, and society. No couple does this perfectly, and everyone needs help when love feels strained and the going gets tough. All marriages can grow in knowledge, faith, joy, and love. Whether you are just starting out in marriage or have fifty years under your belt, the advice, real life stories, and Church teaching here can help strengthen and bless your marriage.
Information also available for Dating & Engaged Couples, and Family Life & Parenting.
Marriage is a vocation to holiness. From their first days as husband and wife through their golden years, married couples have the awesome task of witnessing to God’s faithful love to each other, their children, and society. No couple does this perfectly, and everyone needs help when love feels strained and the going gets tough. All marriages can grow in knowledge, faith, joy, and love. Whether you are just starting out in marriage or have fifty years under your belt, the advice, real life stories, and Church teaching here can help strengthen and bless your marriage.
Information also available for Dating & Engaged Couples, and Family Life & Parenting.
For more information regarding the SACRAMENTS and THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, click below.