Sacramental Life
Baptism
Baptism is the sacrament of life with God and membership in the Church, through the parents commitment to raise their child in their gift of faith. Participation in a Baptismal Preparation Class for parents is required. The class is held on the first Monday of every month at 7:00pm. Please call the parish office (410-867-2059) to register. Celebration of Baptism typically takes place at 12:15pm on Sundays but may be held at any Mass of your choice. [top]
First Communion
Children usually prepare for the sacrament of First Communion in the second grade but can participate at any age. Children who wish to prepare for First Communion must have completed at least the previous year of formal, or conventional, Religious Education class. For more information contact our Director of Religious Education, Mary Catherine Haines - 410-867-1941. First Communion web page [top]
Communion of the Sick
Communion is available to shut-ins at any time, for any reason. Please call the office at 410-867-2059 or email DeeW@olos.us.[top]
Confirmation
In our Religious Education program students in the tenth grade participate in preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. As with First Communion, students must have completed at least the previous year of formal, or conventional, Religious Education class. The Confirmation program starts with the "Summer of Discernment" to give students a chance to decide whether or not they are ready to make the commitment required to take the class and become confirmed. Confirmation classes are held on selected Sunday evenings, about twice a month, starting with Mass at 5:30pm. For more information contact our Director of Religious Education, Mary Catherine Haines - 410-867-1941. Confirmation web page [top]
Marriage
Our Lady of Sorrows marriage preparation program consists of
couples trained by the Archdiocese working with engaged couples to
help prepare them for the sacrament of marriage. Various
programs are offered; weekend getaways, large group meetings set up
by the Archdiocese, or one-on-one meetings with the sponsor couple.
The married, parish sponsor couple helps the engaged couple address
relevant issues, following an effective curriculum of instruction in
Catholic teaching. The FOCCUS pre-marriage inventory is
included in all programs. They meet with the engaged couple
about five times (six times for Remarriage couples) to facilitate
their communication and reflection on their key issues. These
meetings are held in the comfort of the sponsor couple's home.
The first step in the process is meeting with our pastor, Fr. Mark.
Please call the office at 410-867-2059 or email
DeeW@olos.us to arrange an
appointment. [top]
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is available for anyone who needs it, either in the church at regular Mass or at home for shut-ins. Call or email the office at 410-867-2059 or email DeeW@olos.us to request this sacrament. [top]
Funeral
We encourage families to participate in the planning of the Liturgy so that it will be a meaningful experience. There is a booklet available at the rectory to help loved ones choose readings and other parts of the funeral Mass; you can stop by the office any time to pick one up. Please call 410-867-2059 or email DeeW@olos.us to set up an appointment to make funeral arrangements. [top]