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Receive the Sacraments in a Place Where You Belong

There’s nothing like celebrating Catholicism’s most sacred sacraments right from the comfort of your home parish. Find out when and how to join us at St. Thomas More to celebrate the sacraments.

BAPTISM: THE BLESSING 
OF BECOMING PART OF THE 
COMMUNITY OF FAITH

Parents who wish their child to be baptized should be registered members of St. Thomas More Parish. Attendance at a baptism seminar is required.
Contact: Tricia Greely

Baptism Guidelines
Baptism Sponsor Form
Baptism Registration Form


In person baptism seminars are suspended at this time. Contact Sarah Neau to inquire about other options.

Baptisms are usually held during 10 am Sunday Mass. Contact Sarah Neau for private baptism information.

2025 Baptism Dates:
Jan 11/12 - Feb15/16 - Apr 26/27 - May 17/18 - Jun 14/15

The Blessing of God’s Grace

Parents who wish their child to be baptized should be registered members of St. Thomas More Parish. Attendance at a baptism seminar is required.
Contact:
Sarah Neau

Baptism Guidelines
Baptism Sponsor Form
Baptism Registration Form

In person baptism seminars are suspended at this time. Contact Sarah Neau to inquire about other options.

Baptisms are usually held during 10 am Sunday Mass. Contact
Sarah Neau for private baptism information.

2024 Baptism Dates:
Jul 13/14
Aug 17/18
Sept 14/15
Oct 19/20
Nov 16/17

2025 Baptism Dates:
Jan 11/12
Feb 15/16
Apr 26/27
May 17/18
Jun 14/15

RECONCILIATION:
Discover the True Power of God’s Forgiveness

Second grade students with two years of Catholic school or parish school of religion classes are eligible for the sacrament. Parents are required to attend seminars to facilitate their taking on a more active role in preparing their child for God’s gift of forgiveness. 

Students are further prepared during religion classes offered by STM School and the STM Parish School of Religion for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. Sacramental preparation takes place in the parish in which the family is registered. 

Registration link found below in Eucharist section.

Contact: Church Office, 225.275.3940

eucharist: the source and summit of our faith life

Second grade students who have been in Catholic School or parish school of religion classes for two years are eligible to receive the sacrament. Parents are required to attend seminars to facilitate their taking on a more active role in preparing their child for God’s gift of communion.

Students are further prepared during religion classes offered by STM School and the STM Parish School of Religion for the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Sacramental preparation takes place in the parish in which the family is registered. 

First Eucharist preparation includes a parent meeting, retreat for the candidates, and the sacrament after Easter Sunday.

REGISTER HERE
Contact: Church Office, 225.275.3940

CONFIRMATION: STRENGTHENING Your Catholic Faith

2025: Transition from High School to Seventh Grade Begins

The Sacrament of Confirmation is an important step in the lives of all Catholics through which candidates have to personally appropriate the faith their parents and godparents received on their behalf at baptism. Preparation includes participation in the parent-candidate session, a retreat, and weekly formation.
Bishop Duca announced in a letter on December 8, 2024, that he is lowering the age for Confirmation from high school to 7th grade to give our children the full grace of the sacrament at an earlier age to meet the challenges of our times. Based on STM's transition, 10th and 11th graders will be confirmed in the fall of 2025.
REGISTER HERE
STM Transition Plan Details
2025 FALL SCHEDULE
SPONSOR FORM
Questions about Youth Confirmation? Contact
Bridget Day

Adult Confirmation

This formation process is for practicing adult Catholics who are in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation. For more information, contact Tricia Greely.

Marriage: A COMMITMENT 
TO EACH OTHER

The Church today has the responsibility of helping couples enter into a marriage that’s full of grace, happiness, and permanence. Married couples in the parish share their experience by meeting with the engaged and conducting the Pre-Marital Inventory in preparation for reception of the Sacrament of Matrimony.

Arrangements for a marriage must be made at least six months before the anticipated wedding date to allow sufficient time for marriage preparation. Weddings at St. Thomas More can be booked up to one year in advance.

Contact the church office to begin marriage planning.

Marriage Guidelines

ANOINTING oF THE SICK: Prayer for Physical and Spiritual Strength

In case of serious illness, please contact the parish office to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Contact the parish office as soon as possible to begin preparation for the sacrament.

PLEASE NOTE: Because of the Federal HIPAA Laws, local hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes are no longer giving the parish office patient information.

Holy orders: answering god's call to the priesthood

All members of the Church participate in the priesthood of all believers through Baptism. However, some men are called to serve Jesus and the Church today through the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Through their leadership in the Church, they help continue Jesus’ presence on Earth in the tradition of the apostles.

There are three levels of participation in the Sacrament of Holy Orders: as bishop, as priest (from presbyter, which is Greek for “elder”), and as a deacon.

Those considering a call to the priesthood, permanent diaconate or religious life may wish to visit with Fr. Eddie, or contact Fr. Josh Johnson, Diocesan Vocations Director.

vocations office

To Guide. To Inspire. To Serve.