Baptism
"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments"---Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Sacrament of Baptism for children is usually scheduled on Saturday mornings. Parents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation session PRIOR to the child's Baptism. Please call the Parish Office for more information.
Contact the Church Office at 717-653-4903 to schedule.
First Communion
"At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrafice of his Body and Blood".---Catechism of the Catholic Church
Confirmation
"For the the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit".---Catechism of the Catholic Church
Confirmation will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Columbia on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church.....".---Catechism of the Catholic Church
Confessions are offered Saturdays 3:30 to 4:15 PM. Other times will be announced.
The Anointing of the Sick
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them."---Catechism of the Catholic Church
Please call the office at 717-653-4903 to schedule. In a Sacramental Emergency, call 717-653-4915.
Holy Orders
"Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church util the end of time......".---Catechism of the Catholic Church
Are you feeling called to be Decon, Priest, Sister, or Brother. Please call the office at 717-653-4903 to schedule an appointment to talk with our Priest.
Sacrament of Matrimony
"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life....".---Catechism of the Catholic Church
Couples planning to be married, please make an appointment with the Pastor AT LEAST 9 months prior to any desired wedding date. Please call the office at 717-653-4903 to schedule an appointment to talk with our Priest.