Baptism of infants and small children is celebrated in the church on the third weekend of each month after the 11:30 AM Sunday liturgy, or during any weekend liturgy requested by the parents.  The Parish Priests or Deacon meet with parents for Baptism preparation on the first Sunday of each month at 12:45 PM, following the 11:30 AM liturgy.

Contact: The Administration Office - 330.534.1928

Baptism of older youth and adults who have not previously been baptized is celebrated at the Easter Vigil following a period of formation through the R.C.I.A. or R.C.I.C. process (see below).

Contact: Karen Bartos, Coordinator of Religious Education - 330.534.8304

Youth in Grade 8 celebrate Confirmation in the winter and are prepared through the Religious Education Confirmation program.

Baptized teenagers and adults who were unable to be confirmed at the appropriate age, and who are active participants in the parish life and liturgy, may complete their sacramental preparation through the Religious Education Office or by participating in the R.C.I.A. process (see below).

Contact: Karen Bartos, Coordinator of Religious Education - 330.534.8304

First Penance for children in second grade is celebrated during a special reconciliation service in preparation for receiving First Eucharist. Child and parent/guardian catechesis for the sacrament is provided through the Parish School and the Religious Education program.

Contact: Karen Bartos, Coordinator of Religious Education - 330.534.8304

The regular celebration of Reconciliation is offered each Saturday at 12:00 noon, or upon request.  The Reconciliation Room is located in the rear hallway of the church (use the East Water Street side entrance) and offers the penitent an opportunity for either face-to-face or anonymous confession with a screened partition.  If you wish to speak privately with a priest at any time, please call the Administration Office at 330.534.1928.

An evening Communal Penance Service with individual confession is also scheduled during the liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent.

First Eucharist for children in second grade is celebrated in May, following a period of catechesis offered through the Parish School or the Religious Education program.  First Penance for children is celebrated in the spring and is required before receiving First Eucharist.

Contact: Karen Bartos, Coordinator of Religious Education - 330.534.8304

Older youth and adults who have not been fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church may receive sacramental preparation through the RCIA or RCIC process (see below). These catechumens generally celebrate First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.

See the Schedule of Masses for regular weekend Eucharistic celebrations, weekday liturgies, and Holy Days of obligation.  The Church encourages us to receive the Eucharist often, with great reverence, and to be in the state of grace.

Arrangements for Marriage must be made with the Parish Priest six months prior to the desired wedding date.  Marriage preparation sessions are provided to engaged couples through sponsor couples who share realistic married-life experiences.  The program's intent is to share the importance of communication in a full and bountiful life together.

Contact: Administration Office - 330.534.1928 - to schedule an appointment with a Parish Priest to arrange sessions and to reserve a date and time.

Any adult male, who senses a call to the priesthood, should contact the Parish Priests or Deacon Bob Friedman to discuss their possible vocation and the process of formation required for ordination.  Additional assistance and information is also available by calling the Diocese of Youngstown, Department of Clergy and Religious Services, at 330.744.8451.

Any other adult (male or female) who senses a call to the vowed life as a religious brother or monk or as a woman religious should also contact the Department of Clergy and Religious Services.

The Church offers to her members, particularly those who are not necessarily in danger of dying but who are seriously ill or may be undergoing a serious medical procedure, the consolation of receiving anointing with blessed oil as a sign of strengthening in the face of illness, limitations and powerlessness.  Periodically, the sacrament is celebrated at St. Patrick Church within the context of liturgy, or parishioners may request individual anointing for themselves or for another person.  Those in danger of dying should receive the last rites or Viaticum as they prepare for their journey to meet their Creator.  Family members and friends of the sick or dying should notify the priests to request anointing for their loved ones or friends.

Contact: Administration Office - 330.534.1928

This is the Catholic Church's normative process for adults to enter the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism / Confirmation / Eucharist.  Inquirers gather with members of the parish community and their sacramental Sponsors for a period of catechesis and enlightenment as they journey with the Parish through the Lenten Season to the Easter Sacraments.  At the Easter Vigil, the Eve of Easter, the Elect are fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church.  The period of inquiry or catechesis is designed to expose the catechumens to Catholic doctrine, worship and prayer, the Church, and the sacraments, especially the Eucharist.  The R.C.I.A. journey begins in the fall, with candidates meeting weekly.

Classes: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, Administration Building

Contact: Fr. James Johnson for more information or to join the sessions - 330.534.1928

Occasionally a child in unable to receive sacramental preparation at the appropriate age.  The R.C.I.C. program is formulated for young children and is offered as an alternative faith formation process to prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism/Confirmation/Eucharist) generally at the Easter Vigil.

Classes: Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Church Sacristy

Contact: Karen Bartos, Coordinator of Religious Education - 330.534.8304