Sacramental Preparation
The sacraments of the Catholic Church are monumental steps in our faith journey that allow us to grow stronger in our relationship with Christ.
Sacraments are ‘powers that comes forth’ from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are ‘the masterworks of God’ in the new and everlasting covenant.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1116
The Department of Catechesis and Evangelization supports parishes in their sacramental preparation programs. If you have specific questions related to sacraments, please contact:
Departments
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Jim Elias
Lifelong Lay Formation Lead
Phone: (815) 221-6134
jelias@dioceseofjoliet.org -
Deacon Anthony J. Clishem, Ed.D.
Catechetical Formation Lead
Phone: (815) 221-6142
aclishem@dioceseofjoliet.org -
Sister Sharon Marie Stola, OSB
Divine Worship Lead
Phone: (815) 221-6230
sstola@dioceseofjoliet.org
For more information about the sacraments, please click on the links below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:
