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St. Bernadette Parish Church

During the summer months, the Church will open at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday.   The Chapel will also open at the same time.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Eucharistic Adoration will not be held today.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Parish Offices are closed today.  We will re-open on Monday, July 7th, at 8:30 a.m.

Religious Education Registration Forms will be included with the Sunday Bulletin on July 13th

Sacraments Information

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

St. Bernadette Parish celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the Church, or you may call the Parish Office to arrange for a private confession.

During Advent and Lent, the Parish celebrates Reconciliation at a Parish Penance Service, held on a weekday evening. Several priests will be available to hear confessions.

The Sacrament of Matrimony

It is presumed that the bride and/or groom is a registered member of St. Bernadette Parish.

Any Catholic party should be a practicing member of the Church, which means regular attendance at Mass and reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

The Marriage Guidelines for the Diocese of Arlington require at least a six month period between scheduling a wedding and the actual ceremony.

The couple is required to take part in the Marriage Preparation Program of the Diocese of Arlington. The details of this program will be explained by the parish priest. Natural Family Planning is also a part of the Diocesan Preparation Program.

Both parties must be free to marry according to the Laws of the Catholic Church.

Anointing of the Sick

Please notify the Parish Office for visits and/or Communion calls to the sick and shut-ins.

Sacramental Records

If a person was baptized at St. Bernadette Church, then St. Bernadette becomes that individual’s Church of Record. Future reception of other sacraments such as, First Holy Communion, Confirmation or Matrimony, will be recorded next to the Baptismal record of that individual. A Current dated copy of a baptismal record is available by contacting the Parish Office.

Baptism

GENERAL INFORMATION

• St. Bernadette Parish celebrates the Sacrament of Baptism on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Church.
• After attending a Baptism class (held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Bradican Room), call the Parish Office (703-451-8576 x10) to schedule a Baptism.

REQUIREMENTS FOR BAPTISM

• At least one parent must be registered at St. Bernadette Parish, and must be a Catholic in good standing. Parents may register for the Parish at a Baptism class.
• Baptism Classes
• Parents are required to attend a Baptism class before a baby’s first baptism, or if two or more years have passed since a previous baby’s Baptism.
• Pre-registration is not required; parents sign in when they attend the class.
• Classes are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Bradican Room.
• Godparents
• A child may have no more than 2 Godparents, one man and one woman. Only one Godparent is required.
• At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. One other Godparent may be a Christian witness. A Christian witness is a person who has been baptized in a non-Catholic, Christian tradition.
• Godparent(s) must:
1. Be a member of a parish where s/he attends Mass
2. Be over 16 years of age and Confirmed
3. Be in a valid Catholic marriage, if married, and
4. Obtain a Sponsor Certificate from the Parish at which s/he is registered, unless s/he is registered at St. Bernadette. Each Parish provides their own form of Certificate. While the certificates vary from Parish to Parish, generally they state that the person is a practicing Catholic and is eligible to be a Baptismal Godparent.

If you have questions about any sacraments, call the Parish Office at 703-451-8576 x 10