The Sacraments at OLM
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BAPTISM
"The soul is regenerated in the sacred waters of baptism and thus becomes God's child." St. Maximillian KolbeCongratulations! Baptism is an exciting time as it is the first sacrament celebrated in the process of becoming a full member of the Church community. It is in baptism that . Like all the sacraments, Baptism, above all, is a gift from God. He desires this for you or your child more than anyone else.
Contact:
At OLM Baptisms are celebrated on Saturdays at 10 am in the church. Baptismal Prep classes are normally held virtually on the third Thursday of the month.
REGISTRATION: To request either an infant/ child or adult baptism, please click here to fill out the registration form.
Kristine Bremer, Director of Engagement and Encounter
Email [email protected]
Call 310.456.2361 during regular business hours
PENANCE
"It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." St. Francis of AssisiThe Sacrament of Penance -- also known as Confession or Reconciliation -- offers an experience of the gift of God's mercy, love, and forgiveness. With Penance we are shown God's loving mercy, while challenging us to repent and not sin again, and as God freely gives of His gifts, show compassion and forgiveness to those who sin against us.
At Our Lady of Malibu parish:
Confessions are on Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 pm or by appointment with Fr. Matt ([email protected]).
CHILDREN & YOUTH: Upon completion of the Holy Sacrament of First Communion (Eucharist), children aged 7 and older and youth may participate in the sacrament of Penance.
ADULTS: With completion of the Holy Sacrament of First Communion (Eucharist), adults are encouraged to heartfully and mindfully participate in Penance, the Sacrament of Reconciliation. True Reconciliation comes only with faith-filled prayer, mercy, and repentance.
COMMUNION
"The Blessed Eucharist is the perfect Sacrament of the Lord's Passion, since it contains Christ Himself and his Passion." St. Thomas Aquinas
Preparation for the Eucharist is specialized for a child or adult. Before age seven, children are encouraged during the Eucharist to advance to the priest or Eucharistic Minister with their arms crossed at their breast to receive a benediction rather than the Eucharist. The Eucharist is given to children raised in the Catholic faith usually at age seven, when they have undergone careful preparation and have sufficient knowledge to understand the mystery of Christ according to their capacity. For adults, the Eucharist is one of the three sacraments of the Rite of Christian Initiation that define our Christianity. Adults baptized as Catholics may receive the Eucharist.
OLM welcomes children age seven and older to baptism. We offer baptism preparation to meet the needs of children and their parents.
CHILDREN: Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion occur in the 2nd grade. A child must be registered in the OLM Sunday School.
ADULTS: Those who wish to partake of the Eucharist for the first time as adults must be enrolled in OLM's Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).
Contact: Kim St. Romain, Director of Spiritual Life & Faith Formation
[email protected] or 310.456.2361 ext. 205
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CONFIRMATION
"I wish not merely to be called Christian, but also to be Christian." St. Ignatius of Antioch
Confirmation is the Holy Sacrament that perfects Baptismal grace. It is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in relationship with God, to draw us more firmly into Christ, to strengthen our bond with Church and bring us more closely into living her mission. Confirmation helps us to bear witness to the Christian faith in words as well as deeds.Confirmation imprints a spiritual mark on the soul; for this reason this sacrament can be received only once in one's life. At Confirmation, a diocesan Bishop welcomes the candidates as fully initiated members of the Catholic Christian community by anointing each one with chrism (holy oil). Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of the Rite of Christian Initiation that define our Christianity.
Preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year process and a life-long journey. The Catholic Church welcomes to the Sacrament of Confirmation youths age 16 and older and adults.Celebrated at the annual Easter Vigil at OLM.
YOUTH
Youth Confirmation is a rite of passage in the Catholic faith. It is a 2-year process.
ADULT
Adult Confirmation is part of the journey and progression of becoming Catholic, and occurs in the second year of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).
For Youth & Adults:
Contact - Kim St. Romain, Director of Spiritual Life & Faith Formation
[email protected] or 310.456.2361 ext. 205
Please continue to pray for Marie Slaton.
MARRIAGE
"The love of husband and wife is the force that welds society together." St. John Chrysostom
Marriage is based on the consent of the contracting parties who freely give themselves, each to the other, mutually in order to live a covenant of faithful and fruitful love. The sacrament signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to live each with the love with which Christ loves has loved his Church. The grace of the sacrament strengthens the human love of the spouses and the unity of their marriage and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life.
Marriage Preparation: OLM offers spiritual and practical preparation for the couple, as they undertake the Sacrament of Matrimony. The couple should contact OLM at least six (6) months before the desired wedding date. The couple will meet twice with the priest or deacon who will be the celebrant for the wedding. He will guide the couple through the marriage preparation process. At the first meeting, he will acquaint you with needed paperwork (e.g., Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate,) the different options for marriage preparation, and help the couple to prepare themselves spiritually for this special sacrament. Celebrated Saturdays AM.
Contact:
Kristine Bremer, Director of Engagement and Encounter
Email [email protected]
Call 310.456.2361 during regular business hours
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
"Anointing the sick doesn't bring bad luck, it brings Jesus."Pope Francis
Anointing of the Sick enables us to ask the grace of the Holy Spirit to descend upon the afflicted. The priest or deacon says a special blessing while anointing those who wish with the Holy Oil of Chrism. The congregation is asked to join in a prayer of healing. A moving ceremony, all who feel the need of God's helping hand in their lives are called to participate.
Contact: Parish Office
At Our Lady of Malibu this sacrament is celebrated bi-annually after Easter and after Pentecost.
During Mass when called, come join the line of those awaiting Anointing of the Sick.
By special appointment, if you or someone you know is sick or gravely ill and unable to attend Mass, please contact us.
or call 310.456.2361
HOLY ORDERS
“He made them, the vicars of his love.” St. AmbroseBecoming a Catholic priest is a long-term process beginning with a sense of a divine call to religious life, long reflection, deep prayer, and a rigorous education. The Catholic Church describes priestly formation as calling for profound, prayerful personal, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral development.
To learn more,
visit Catholic Vocations
or call: Fr. Matt at the Parish Office (310.456.2361)When Called to be a Roman Catholic sister or nun
Becoming a Catholic nun or sister is a 2-year process that begins with a sense of being called to religious life.
To learn more, visit Catholic Vocations.