Sacraments
The sacrament of Baptism incorporates us into the Body of Christ. Parents who wish to have their child baptized (newborn to age 6) prepare by attending a baptism class with Deacon Mike McLean, who will then schedule the baptism. Children age 7-18 attend a brief series of age-appropriate catechetical classes to prepare for baptism. Adults 18+ prepare for baptism through the Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA) process, which runs from September – May. Contact Deacon Mike for more information at 816-523-2405 x3154.
The sacrament of First Holy Communion is the second sacrament of Initiation and enables us to become one with God and the Church at the Eucharistic meal. The Parish prepares second graders for this Sacrament by involving the entire family. Children enrolled in St. Elizabeth Catholic School receive their preparation as part of the second-grade curriculum. Children not attending STE school attend Parish School of Religion (PSR) beginning in the fall. First Holy Communion is celebrated in the spring. Adults 18+ prepare for First Holy Communion through the Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA) process, which runs from September – May. Contact Deacon Mike for more information at 816-523-2405 x3154.
The parish prepares second graders for the sacrament of First Reconciliation by involving the entire family. Children enrolled in St. Elizabeth Catholic School receive their preparation as part of the second-grade curriculum. Children not attending STE school attend Parish School of Religion (PSR) beginning in August. First Reconciliation is celebrated in the fall. Adults 18+ prepare for First Holy Communion through the Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA) process, which runs from September – May. Contact Deacon Mike for more information at 816-523-2405 x3154.
Confirmation is the reaffirmation of an individual's Baptismal commitment and is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation. Our relationship with the Holy Spirit begins when we are baptized and is nourished in us when we receive our first Holy Communion. Through the sacrament of Confirmation, we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the faith we were given at baptism is confirmed in us. Children enrolled in St. Elizabeth Catholic School receive their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation as part of the sixth-grade curriculum. Children in Grades 6-8 not attending St. Elizabeth school who desire to receive Confirmation prepare for these sacraments through the PSR (Parish School of Religion), which begins in the fall of each school year. If you are an 18+ adult interested in the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Dcn. Mike in the Parish Office.
Couples who wish to be married at St. Elizabeth should contact the Parish Office eight to twelve months prior to the anticipated wedding date to begin the marriage preparation programs and reserve the church for the wedding. St. Elizabeth parishioners being married in another church can also complete their marriage preparation programs through St. Elizabeth. Program options will be explained at the initial meeting. Contact Deacon Mike in the Parish Office 816-523-2405 x3154.
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament in which a person who is ill is anointed with certain blessed oils and prayed over by a priest. It is not only for those critically ill or facing death, but also for anyone facing illness, surgery, an elderly person who is frail or the like. Contact the Parish Ministry Center to make an appointment for anointing if you are anticipating surgery or have an illness and which you wish to be anointed.
The Mass of Christian Burial is a celebration of the life of our departed loved ones. When a Catholic member of your family dies, you may contact the Parish Ministry Center to arrange the memorial liturgies, which can include a Vigil service, rosary and/or visitation, Mass of Christian Burial, and graveside service. If you make arrangements through a funeral home, be sure to confirm availability of the church and ministers at St. Elizabeth before finalizing plans. Contact the parish office for details.