Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ instituted the sacraments for His Church. Just as the invisible, eternal and divine Word of God assumed a visible human nature for our salvation, He now communicates His invisible and supernatural life to us through visible and material signs. The Catholic Church thus defines the sacraments as "powers" that flow forth from Christ. Each sacrament is "ordered" toward a specific purpose in the life of a believer. The Catholic Church celebrates seven sacraments which she organizes into three categories:
The Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
The Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick (and Funerals)
The Sacraments of Service: Marriage and Holy Orders
Other Liturgical Events
Please call the office at 949-586-4440 if you are interested in any of the following:
Funerals
Anniversary Masses
Renewal of Vows
Quinceañeras
Baptism is the first sacrament one receives, and can be received at any time in a person’s life. We are born into this world as children of Adam in a state of Original Sin, deprived of the supernatural life of God. Through the sacrament of Baptism, we become partakers of God's divine nature, remade as adopted children of God.
Baptism is infinitely more than a symbolic washing or an external declaration of one's existing faith. Baptism puts to death our sinful creation and supernaturally recreates us, cleansing us from sin and transforming us into living temples where God intimately dwells.
Baptism creates a permanent one-time change in the life of a human being. The validly baptized do not repeat the sacrament. While the Catholic Church recognizes many baptisms from other denominations, some baptismal traditions are not considered valid. Please contact the appropriate group below for more information.
Infants and Children under 7
St. Kilian celebrates baptisms for infants and children (under the age of 7) twice a month, there are adjustments in dates or times, so please verify with the office.
Both Parents and Godparents are required to complete a Baptism Preparation Class. St. Kilian offers a one-hour class once a month, usually on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. The meeting via Zoom and pre-registration is required to attend.
Adults and Children 7 and older
Adults and children age 7 and older who were not baptized into the Catholic Church as infants or small children are invited to learn more about our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.
Questions – please contact the Parish office at (949) 586-4440.
Please turn completed form to Parish Office or email to frontdesk@stkilianchurch.org.
The Eucharist (also known as Holy Communion, the Blessed Sacrament, and the Lord’s Supper) is the sacrament received on a regular basis by the faithful and is celebrated on at least a weekly basis by Catholics around the world.
The Church calls the Eucharist the “source and summit” of the Christian life, for in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of His Church, namely Christ himself.
Instituted by Christ Himself and celebrated for 2000 years, we believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist: body, blood, soul and divinity. In Holy Communion, Jesus makes a complete self-offering of Himself to us to which we reciprocate in love during the celebration of the Mass. This encounter with Christ is not merely a remembrance of what He did for us, or only a spiritual reality, but is an intimate union with Him on both a physical and spiritual level. The mystery of the Eucharist is the most intimate encounter with Jesus Christ possible this side of Heaven.
Preparation for Children
Children who have been baptized in the Catholic Church but have not yet received their First Holy Communion will need to complete a 2-year preparation process (typically starting in 1st or 2nd grade). Please visit our Sacramental Prep site for more information.
Preparation for Adults and Older Children
Adults and unbaptized children 7 and older who have not yet received their First Holy Communion are invited to learn more about our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.
Special Note for Visitors to St. Kilian
Although we invite and welcome all non-Catholics to attend our Eucharistic Celebration of the Mass, we cannot unfortunately extend an invitation to receive the Blessed Sacrament itself. We believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, and thus members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Communion. However, visitors and other Catholics who are not otherwise able to receive Communion are heartily encouraged to come forward and receive a blessing with the community in our Eucharistic celebration.
Also known as Penance or Confession, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is the first of the two Sacraments of healing and is a spiritual healing process in which a baptized Catholic confesses their sins and asks for forgiveness.
There are 4 elements associated with this Sacrament:
Contrition in the form of actively acknowledging sins and remorse;
Confession of the sins to a priest or other clergyman who is able to hear confessions;
Absolution of the sins by the priest; and
Penance in the form given by the priest during absolution.
Like the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is one that can be received throughout one’s lifetime.
Current Schedule
Saturdays following the 8:00 am Mass, typically starting at about 8:45 am
Wednesday evenings, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Preparation for First Reconciliation
Parents of children who are going through the First Holy Communion preparation program are encouraged to contact the Children’s Faith Formation Office for more information on preparation for First Reconciliation.
The sacrament of Confirmation is ordered toward the witness and evangelization of the Christian faith. Confirmation gives one a special strength of the Holy Spirit to live out and share one’s faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and to never to be ashamed of the Gospel. It is received by a validly baptized Catholic, increasing and deepening the grace received in Baptism.
Like Baptism, Confirmation is an indelible mark received only once in one’s lifetime. In the case of an individual that was baptized as an infant or small child, it may be the first time that one will publicly confirm their beliefs to the parish community.
High School Youth Confirmation (9th grade and above)
Confirmation preparation for a high school youth is a two-year program beginning in the 9th, 10th or 11th grade and are for those who have already been baptized and received his/her First Holy Communion. More information can be found by clicking below.
Contact Matt Jennerson for any questions!
Adult Confirmation
Adults (18 or older) who have:
been baptized and
received their First Holy Communion
but have not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation may receive the sacrament after completing our Adult Confirmation Program. The program typically begins in the early Spring and Confirmation occurs on Pentecost Sunday, a 10-week process.
Questions? call the Parish Office at 949-586-4440
Adults who have not yet received their First Holy Communion are encouraged to learn more about our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.
The Sacrament of Matrimony, more commonly referred to as marriage, is the Sacrament that celebrates the love and permanent bond of two people, sealed by God.
St. Kilian offers a beautiful venue for couples looking to take this momentous step in their lives together.
Couples who are looking to get married at St. Kilian Church are requested to complete the Wedding Request Form below.
Contact the Parish Priest at least six (6) months prior to the planned marriage date in order to have time to adequately prepare for this wonderful Sacrament.
Please contact the Parish Office at (949) 586-4440 or office@stkilianchurch.org for more information.
Previously commonly referred to as the Last Rites, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is more appropriately used because the Sacrament can be given to and received by individuals who may not be near their time in this life but suffer from a very serious illness. This Sacrament can be received more than once for individuals as necessary.
Anointing of the Sick (Visitation)
Anointing of the Sick by priest visit for those who cannot travel can also be arranged separately through the Parish Center at (949) 586-4440.
Funerals
Although technically not a Sacrament on its own, the funeral Mass is an important event for friends and family to celebrate the life of the dearly departed and to pray for the souls of the ones moving on to their eternal lives with our Father.
For more information or to make arrangements, please contact the Parish Center at (949) 586-4440.
Sometimes referred to as “Vocations,” this is the Sacrament in which an individual follows their calling from God to dedicate their lives to the service of God, the church and their community.
We welcome you to visit the Diocese of Orange Vocations Office for more information.