Sacraments

Sacraments


Infant Baptism

Baptisms are generally held on Sundays, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. At least one parent must be an actively participating, registered and contributing member of St. Edmond Parish. Parents must attend at least one Baptism Preparation Session if they are asking for their first child to be baptized. Call the parish office at 302 227 4550 at least 3 months prior to desired Baptism date. Baptism sponsors must be confirmed practicing Catholics in good standing in the Catholic Church and if not St. Edmond's Parishioners, must provide a letter of good standing from the parish where they are registered.

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is offered on Saturdays from 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM in the Sacristy. Parish Reconciliation Services are also held during the seasons of Advent and Lent. Call the parish office at 302 227 4550 to arrange for additional times.

Has it been a long time since you've been to confession? Do you wonder why confession is really even necessary?

Holy Communion

Holy Communion is the center of every Catholic liturgy. Catholics understand that reception of Holy Communiont is offered as part of every Mass. First Holy Communion is celebrated for second graders in May of each year. Call the Religious Education Office at 302 227 4553 for additional information. Need a refresher on how to receive the Holy Eucharist? Watch here: How to recieve the Eucharist.

Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation for teenagers is celebrated in the Spring of Grade 9. The Confirmation Preparation Program begins in Grade 8. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Religious Education Office at 302 227 4553 or dre@stedmond.org.

Marriage
At least one member of the marrying couple must be practicing Roman Catholic. Arrangements must begin a minimum of one year in advance. Participation in Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter is required. Call the parish office (302 - 227 - 4550) at least 12 months prior to desired marriage date to arrange a meeting with one of the priests or deacons. Additional information regarding the sacramental nature of Catholic Marriage is also available at the Diocese of Wilmington Office for Marriage and Family Life webpage and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops webpage. Participation in a Pre-Cana program is also required, but should not be scheduled until after an initial meeting with a priest or deacon. In the Diocese of Wilmington all 2023 registrations for Pre-Cana will be processed electronically with credit cards. Click here for more information regarding registration for the Diocese of Wilmington Pre-Cana classes.

Above: Wedding at St. Edmond 2022, photos by Samantha Dawson Photography.

Holy Orders

Those who receive the sacrament of Holy Orders -- as a deacon, priest or bishop -- are consecrated in Christ's name "to feed the Church by the word and grace of God." Is God perhaps calling you? To discuss the possibility, please contact our Pastor, Fr. Cocco, or the Diocesan Office of Priestly and Religious Vocations.

Anointing of the Sick

Parishioners facing surgery or serious illness may request the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick by calling the Parish Office at 302 227 4550. Although only priests may administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, priests, deacons, and special ministers visit the sick in hospitals, nursing homes and family homes. 

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