Baptism
The sacrament of Baptism is one of the seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. As the first Sacrament of Initiation it is a teaching of our faith that through Baptism we are cleansed of original sin and become partners in faith with all the baptized. It is through Baptism that we are all called to be God’s children and therefore examples of his love for others.
At All Saints Parish the Sacrament is administered either during Mass or at a time that is scheduled once the parents have contacted the parish and met with the appropriate staff member.
Please contact All Saints Parish at 607-936-4689 or fill out this form and mail it to/drop it off at the parish office.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession, Penance) has been known by many names over the generations. Regardless, this wonderful Sacrament eternally assures us of God’s forgiveness and desire never to be separated from us. At All Saints Parish, we celebrate individual (face to face) Reconciliation each Saturday from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church.
In October of each year, we begin preparing our children who are ready to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time through a series of parent/child meetings and home study. The sacrament is then celebrated in December. The Sacrament of Reconciliation must be received prior to receiving the Sacrament of Eucharist.
For more information contact Faith Formation Coordinator at 607-936-4689 ext. 208.
Our First Eucharist program is for children ages 7 & up. All parish and school children who are seven or older and the parent feels the child has age appropriate readiness, should enroll.
This program begins in January and ends in the spring with the celebration of First Eucharist. Children must be enrolled in a Faith Formation program (school or parish) for two years (at least one year before and including the current year) to participate in our First Eucharist program. Preparation includes a series of parent/child meetings and a home study program. All materials are provided to the families.
For more information contact contact Faith Formation at 607-936-4689 ext. 208.
All Saints Parish offers the Sacrament of Confirmation through our Youth Ministry Program. The goal is to prepare our adolescent students to be ready to make their own commitment to faith. Their journey begins with the Sacrament of Confirmation as they endeavor to make God an integral part of their lives.
This two-year program is generally for 8th graders (year 1) and 9th graders (year 2).
Contact contact Faith Formation at 607-936-4689 ext. 208.
The Sacrament of Marriage stands as an example of love and commitment. The marriage covenant of husband and wife models God’s covenant of unconditional love for us: in good times and bad, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, all the days of our life. Such a marriage is truly a sacrament (sign) to us all.
When a man and a woman present themselves to the Church and ask for the Sacrament of Marriage they will be invited to:
1. Attend Pre-Cana (Diocesan marriage preparation program)
2. Participate in the FOCCUS inventory and
3. Complete the Pre-Nuptial investigation (required to ensure that they are eligible according to Canon Law to receive the sacrament).
The purpose of the preparation process is to assist the couples in being as prepared as possible for married life. The church teaches that the marriage bond is unbreakable and therefore the church has a responsibility, to those who are asking for the sacrament, to ensure that couples are as prepared as possible.
Please contact Father Matthew Walter 607-936-4689 ext. 216 or Fr.Matthew.Walter@dor.org
Anointing
Sacrament Of the Sick is the Church’s prayer of blessing and healing for those in need or physical, emotional or spiritual healing. While in the past this sacrament was thought of as the Last Rites or Extreme Unction, since Vatican II the Church has considered the act of anointing of the sick as a reflection (along with the Sacrament of Reconciliation) as a sacrament of healing, not farewell.
Because the Rite of the Sacrament of the Sick may include an act of confession of sins and always includes absolution for sins committed during ones life, this sacrament is administered by a priest.
Viaticum and the Last Rites
At other times, espcially when death appears to be near, a priest, deacon or other pastoral minister may pray with the person (and often family members) the Church’s prayers of commendation to the Lord’s care. These “Last Rites” may include Viaticum (Holy Commmunion) given as spiritual strength for the journey to God.
Please do not hesitate to contact the parish office if you or a family member would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick or Viaticum and the “Last Rites” when death is approaching.
Call 936-4689 during business hours or our after hours emergency line 607-481-1113.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders includes three specific leadership orders:
Bishop (Episcopacy)
The local diocesan Bishop spiritual leader and primary teacher of faith in a particular diocese. Bishop Salvatore R. Matano is the Bishop of Rochester of which All Saints Parish in Corning is a member.
Priest (Presbyter)
The diocesan or “secular” priest is ordained for service in a particular diocese. Order priests are ordained for service to a particular religious community e.g. Franciscans, Dominicans, Jesuits, Basilians, etc. Priests are ordained to preside at the sacraments; Father Matthew Jones has been assigned by Bishop Matano to be our parochial administrator at All Saints Parish. Father Anthony Breen, OP, a dominican priest assigned by his order to be the Chaplain to the cloistered sisters of the Dominican Monastery in Elmira, provides weekend assistance to our parish with the permission of Bishop Matano at the invitation of Father Jones.
Deacon (Diaconate)
Permanent Deacons are ordained to serve a particular diocese and are assigned to ministries of service by the local bishop. Through their diaconal ordination, deacons proclaim the Gospel, preach, preside at baptisms, marriages, funerals etc. and perform 10-12 hours each week of voluntary charitable service to the parish and community. Transitional Deacons are ordained men who are in the final stages of ordination to the priesthood.