Sacrament Information and Preparation
St. Anthony of Padua Parish

General Information:

Infant Baptisms:
Contact the Baptism Secretary at the parish office at least two to three months before you wish to schedule the baptism. The parents and Godparents must attend a scheduled class. For additional information contact Teri Loera at 439-0124 ext 102 or email tloera@stanthonyfresno.org. For additional information on the sacrament of Baptism, visit the Baptism web page.

First Reconciliation:
The First Confession is usually received several months before the First Communion. Contact the GIFT/Children's Religious Education Coordinator, Mary Socorro Briseño, 439-0124 ext. 119 or visit the GIFT web page for additional information.

First Eucharist:
Two years of religious education preparation is required prior to receiving to receiving First Communion. Contact the GIFT/Children's Religious Education Coordinator, Mary Socorro Briseño, 439-0124 ext. 119 or visit the GIFT web page for additional information.

Youth Confirmation:
Candidates for Confirmation must be at least 16 years of age and a Junior in high school to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. A two year preparation program is required, starting during the student's Sophomore year. Contact Sharon Christison at 439-0124 ext. 111 for additional information. For additional information on the sacrament of Confirmation, visit the Confirmation web page.

High School Sacraments:
If you are preparing for Baptims or Communion you need to reigster in our Life Teen youth program. Sessions are Sunday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Middle School Sacraments:
You will need to register in the middle school youth program. Sessions are held Sunday after noon from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm.

Marriage:
Contact the marriage coordinator a minimum of six months before the preferred wedding date. Marriage preparation classes are available. For additional information on the sacrament of marriage, visit the Marriage web page.

Adult Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation:
Those wanting to know more about our Church or in receiving Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist (R.C.I.A.– Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) are welcome to join us every Tuesday night in the Conference Room from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Our group is open to new members anytime during the year. No preregistration is required. Contact the RCIA/Adult Education Coordinator, Martha Danks Ferguson at 439-0124 ext. 114 or email mdanksferg@stanthonyfresno.org for additional information.

Communion and Visitation of the Home-bound:
Please inform the Ministry Office of sick or elderly parishioners who are at home, in hospitals or in convalescent homes. For additional information call 439-0124 ext. 105.