Sacraments & Formation

Baptism Preparation | The Baptism Preparation program reminds parents and parents-to-be of the beauty, importance, and dignity of the Sacrament of Baptism, which bestows the grace and blessings of God on His most precious gifts – babies.

During the bustle and excitement awaiting a baby’s arrival, parents need quiet time to reflect on receiving their new baby as a child of God and prepare for the child’s journey in the Catholic faith.

Parishioners who participate in Baptism Preparation are asked to recommit themselves to embracing the faith and passing it on to the newest members of the Church.

Baptism Registration Form

Godparent Baptismal Form

Reconciliation & First Communion Preparation is offered through our RE program. Students may prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion, if they have completed the first grade in an approved RE program.  Students begin Communion Preparation in 1st grade through the Religious Education Program. This 2-year sacramental preparation program is supplemental and children, with encouragement and help of their family, are required to participate in the following:  

• Attend and participate in Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation 
• Actively participate in Religious Education program or attend a Catholic School
  

Confirmation | Students begin Confirmation Preparation in 7th grade through the Religious Education program. The Sacrament of Confirmation is traditionally prepared for and celebrated during the student’s 13th or 14th year (8th grade school year). Students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation are required to have actively participated in a Religious Education Program or attend a Catholic School; also 

• Attend and participate in Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation 
• Register and attend Confirmation Sacramental Prep classes and retreats

Marriage | Writing invitations, choosing a dress, hiring a photographer – there are so many things for an engaged couple to do that its easy for them to lose sight of the fact that they’re not just preparing for a wedding, they’re preparing for marriage. To start the process of planning your wedding call St. Frances Cabrini Parish Office at (313) 381-5601.

Pre Cana Retreat Registration Form

Marriage Request Form

Parent Meetings for Sacraments | These meetings give us an opportunity to focus on the meaning and power of these sacraments. At least one parent must attend these meetings. Parental involvement is further encouraged through a variety of activities, which are described at the meetings. Regular attendance at Mass is a concrete way of our living out our commitment to worship with our parish faith community. Therefore, regular attendance at Mass, as well as Afterschool Discipleship Formation classes, is a vital necessity for the children who are being led to fuller participation in the Church life, especially through the reception of First Communion.

It is the policy of St. Frances Cabrini that children preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation need to be in their second year of formal religious education (i.e., having been enrolled 1st as well as 2nd grade and having been in 7th as well as 8th grade.) Children who are not baptized need to be enrolled in OCIA, and children who are baptized, but have had no prior religious education are enrolled in Sacramental Preparation after one year in the Afterschool Discipleship Formation Program.

All children must have celebrated the sacrament of Baptism prior to celebrating First Eucharist. The child’s baptismal certificate must be on file if the child was not baptized at St. Frances Cabrini.

Contact the Parish Office at (313) 381-5601 or email [email protected]

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?
Have you been away from the Church and have questions?
Where do you begin to find answers?
Well, you just begin from where you are now! 

 The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is the process by which any unbaptized persons or baptized Christian/Catholic begins to learn more about the faith through participation in Catholic faith formation. This formation typically requires several months to complete; taking into consideration each person’s unique circumstances. Formation includes the following periods of learning and discernment:  

Period of Evangelization and Pre-Catechumenate

Period of the Catechumenate

Period of Purification and Enlightenment

Period of Mystagogy

Quo Vadis OCIA Registration Form

For more information please email Armando Bravo at [email protected]

Holy Orders | Those with a passion for serving others may hear God’s call to turn to the diocesan priesthood and consecrated life to fulfill their life’s mission.

Religious vocations include the diocesan priesthood and permanent diaconate, religious order priests, consecrated life, and other religious formations. Each person takes his or her own path in vocations, which could lead to celebrating the Gospel, teaching children, or serving the poor and sick.

If interested, please call the parish office at (313) 381-5601 or the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at (313) 868-7040 or by visiting www.aod.org/vocations.

Funerals And End of Life | The Church asks for spiritual assistance for the departed, honors their bodies, and at the same time brings solace of hope to the living. The celebration of the Christian funeral brings hope and consolation to the living. While proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and witnessing to the Christian hope in the resurrection, the funeral rites also recall to all who take part in them God’s mercy and judgement, and meet the human need to turn always to God in times of crisis.

Contact Parish Office | (313) 381-5601

Link to Funeral Liturgy Planning Document

Anointing of the Sick | The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.

The Anointing of the Sick is typically offered to those with a terminal condition, about to undergo surgery, receiving treatment for a life-threatening illness, as well as those weakened by old age.

Call (313) 381-5601 to schedule Anointing of the Sick in an emergency or at an arranged time in a parishioner’s home or care facility.