Sacramental Preparation
Gesu Parish prepares individuals to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation and Marriage. Sacramental preparation is a community experience and young people, their families and the parish community are all encouraged to participate in this process.
Baptism
Baptism is the “gateway” sacrament for the other six sacraments of the Church and the first step to being initiated into the Roman Catholic community of faith. Baptism celebrations for children who are infants through age six take place on the first and third weekends of the month.
Email Elona Gortz for general information and to schedule a baptism celebration.
Baptism preparation is required for parents who bring their first child to this sacrament and must be completed before the celebration. Godparents are encouraged but not required to attend.
2025-2026 dates for baptism preparation include: November 9, 2025; January 4, March 1, and June 7, 2026.
Email Marcia Leous to register for a preparation session.
Older children, ages 7-17, who have not yet celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism, are invited to participate in the Order of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children. Email Kylie Gillespie for more information.
First Communion
The Eucharist is Jesus’ gift of Himself for us, the Church. At Gesu, most students celebrate their First Communion in second grade.
To register your child to receive their First Communion, please contact
Kylie Gillespie.
Confirmation
Students in grades nine to eleven who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist are invited to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Contact
Kylie Gillespie for more information.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Saturdays at Gesu 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. All are welcome.
First Reconciliation is celebrated during the second grade year. Preparation consists of parent meetings, classroom instruction and family activities for the children to develop an understanding of each Sacrament at their level.
Please contact
Kylie Gillespie for more information.
Anointing of the Sick
You may make arrangements to receive the Sacrament of the Sick following any weekday or weekend Mass by calling the Parish Office at (216) 932-0617.
Marriage
Couples desiring to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage are asked to meet with a priest who will begin the marriage preparation process.
Contact
Elona Gortz for more information.
Adaptive Needs Sacramental Preparation
This program provides thoughtful sacramental preparation and religious instruction for children with adaptive needs.
For more information or to discuss your child’s specific needs, contact
Kylie Gillespie.