Sacraments

Baptism

We welcome people of all ages who have not been baptized before to come and receive the Water of New Life. At Christ the Good Shepherd we do so always within a liturgy to gain the consent of the people, and as Jesus has taught us, we use the Trinitarian formula ~ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Marriage

Congratulations as you plan your wedding! At Christ the Good Shepherd, we offer a wide variety of ceremonies and options from which you can choose to tailor your Holy and special day. We work with all faiths and couples in selecting a wide variety of rich and meaningful rituals and traditions to create your one-of-a-kind ceremony that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Holy Communion

The celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the highest expression of the Church’s identity as communion. At Christ the Good Shepherd through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the Church best carries out her mission of maintaining and promoting 'communion with the Triune God and communion among the faithful'. It is not surprising to us, therefore, that one of our most common ways of naming the Holy Eucharist is Holy Communion which is offered where and whenever it is most needed.

Anointing of the sick

The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. It is most likely one of the last sacraments one will receive. A sacrament is an outward sign established by Jesus Christ to confer inward grace. In more basic terms, it is a rite that is performed to convey God’s grace to the recipient, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Please use our contact page whenever there is a need for us to help.

Reconciliation