Sacraments

Baptism

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our regular Baptism schedule is temporarily suspended. Please contact Jennifer McKiernan (info below) with all Baptism inquiries.

Typically, Baptism is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of the month at 1:15 PM in the Main Church.  A preparation meeting for parents and godparents is held on the Friday evening prior to the fourth Sunday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Chapel. Parents are asked to contact the Parish Office at least two weeks before the Baptism. If you are expecting your first child, or are new to the parish, please contact the Parish Office one month before your baby's due date. 

For more information about Adult Baptisms, scroll down to RCIA.

To read more about the sacrament of Baptism in the Catholic Church, click on the link to Baptism in the right-hand side bar.

Contact Parish Secretary, Carol O’Brien at: 

sttoffice24@gmail.com or 617-325-1300.

Parish Confessions

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our regular Confession schedule is temporarily suspended. Please contact the Parish Office at 617-325-1300 if you’d like to make arrangements to have your Confessions heard.

Typically, Confessions are heard in the Chapel on Saturday afternoons from 3- 4 PM and on the Thursday before First Friday from 4:30 - 5:00 PM. We hope to resume this schedule once the pandemic restrictions have been lifted.

First Penance and First Communion

The Grade 1 & 2 Faith Formation program is dedicated to preparing the children for their reception of First Penance and First Communion.

Reminder: This is a two year program. All those desiring to receive these sacraments in Grade 2 must register at the beginning of Grade 1.

First Penance is typically at the end of the Fall/Winter time and First Communion is typically at the beginning of May in our parish.

Children who do not attend Catholic Schools will attend weekly sessions for two years (Grade 1 & 2). In Grade 2, the children who attend Catholic schools will join us for a few weeks of preparation seessions before each sacrament.

To read more about the sacrament of Penace or Eucharist in the Catholic Church, go to the top of this page and click on the links to the sacraments in the right-hand side bar.

For more information and registration for this program at St. Theresa CLICK HERE

or contact the Grade 1-6 Coordinator Rosetta Reilly Mark at rmark@staboston.org.

Confirmation

Confirmation preparation at St. Theresa’s, as in other parishes, is a two-year program typically starting in Grade 9 and ending in Grade 10 with Confirmation, but older high schoolers are welcome to go through the two-year program as well. These two years of preparation will be referred to as Confirmation 1 and Confirmation 2.

For more information about Adult Confirmation (after high school), scroll down to RCIA.

To read more about the sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church, go to the top of this page and click on the link to Confirmation in the right-hand side bar.

For more information and registration for the high school Confirmation program at St. Theresa CLICK HERE

or contact the Grade 7-10 Coordinator Ellen Murphy at emurphy@staboston.org or 617-325-1300.

Marriage

Couples planning to be married at Saint Theresa's should make an appointment with one of the priests at least six months prior to the wedding date. We will also register you for pre-cana when you come for your appointment.

To read more about the sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church, go to the top of this page and click on the link to Marriage in the right-hand side bar.

Contact the Parish Office at 617-325-1300.

RCIA

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the official collection of rites of the Roman Catholic Church for initiation of adults and the reception of baptized candidates into the Church. RCIA is a process rather than a program. It is a process by which adults “after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God….By God’s help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and…..will receive the sacraments fruitfully.” It is a process of formation in prayer and the teachings of the Church and especially a deeper awareness of a need for personal conversion toward Jesus Christ. All of this is done within the context of a community of faith – the parish.

The RCIA is for:

    *  people who were never baptized, or

    *  those baptized in another faith, or

    *  those who were baptized Catholic but did not receive the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation.

Participants in RCIA are at different stages on their faith journey. Meetings begin in the Fall and the group meets once a week throughout the year.

If you are interested in the Catholic faith, or have a friend or relative who may be interested in making this journey of faith, please contact us for more information.

To read more about the sacraments of the Catholic Church, go to the top of this page and click on the links to the sacraments in the right-hand side bar.

Contact RCIA Director Susan Abbott at sttadultfaith@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office at 617-325-1300.

Adult Faith Formation

The Adult Faith Formation program offers various programs throughout the year. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith and continue to grow deeper in relationship with God as well as fellow parishioners. Each night includes a presentation on a particular topic followed by a time for discussion. Look for current topics and meeting times on our website and in the bulletin.

Contact Susan Abbott at sttadultfaith@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office at 617-325-1300.