Sacraments

Sacraments are outward signs of inward grace instituted by Christ for our Sanctification. They are the actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church! We are honored to be part of God's work to prepare you for these important moments in your spiritual life and the spiritual life of your family.

Baptism

For more information on preparing for Baptism, please contact LisaAnn Ludwig at lludwig@spccnb.org. Baptism preparation classes are available in English on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. They are also available in Spanish on the 1st Saturday of the month in the Conference Room.

First Communion

For children, First Communion Preparation is a two-year process that can begin as early as Kindergarten. To register for Faith Formation, please contact LisaAnn Ludwig at lludwig@spccnb.org.

Confession

Children and Adults preparing for First Communion will have their first Confession as part of that process. For those who have already had their first Confession, Confessions are available on Thursdays from 8:40 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. and Saturdays from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (and by appointment).

Confirmation

Preparing for Confirmation is a two-year process that can begin as early as 9th grade. For high school students seeking Confirmation, please contact our youth minister, Mary Lindsey Greico at marylindseyym@spccnb.org.

Sacraments of Initiation for Adults

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) prepares adults for the sacraments of initiation, including Baptism, Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation. For more information on OCIA, please contact Deacon Jim Hackett at deaconjim@spccnb.org.

Marriage

If you are interested in getting married at Saint Paul, please contact LisaAnn Ludwig at lludwig@spccnb.org. You can also download the 2024 Diocese of Raleigh Marriage Preparation Brochure here and register for Marriage Preparation online here.

Anointing of the Sick: A Healing Sacrament

“In case of grave illness: The Anointing of the Sick ‘is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived.’” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1514)

For Anointing of the Sick, please call sooner rather than later. During regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, please contact Cynthia White at the parish office 252-638-1984. She will help you schedule a visit from a priest.

In an emergency (when death is likely to occur within 24-48 hours), at any time, please call 252-571-8900. Please leave a clear, detailed message for the priest on call.

Holy Orders

If you are discerning a vocation to the Diaconate, Priesthood, or Religious life, please reach out to one of our priests. The Diocese of Raleigh also has a Vocations office that provides retreats and other events for those discerning the priesthood. You can find them at https://ncpriest.org/