Sacraments

Baptism

Baptism is the Sacrament that gives our souls the new life of Sanctifying Grace, by which we become children of God and heirs of Heaven.

Please call the parish office at 330-866-9449 to schedule a preparation class and to schedule a baptismal date.

First Eucharist (Communion)

The Catholic Church teaches that the Holy Eucharist is the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Families requesting First Communion must have their child enrolled in our J.A.M. program or in Catholic Education at least two years prior to receiving the Sacrament. Please contact Mickie Richards, Director of Faith Formation at 330-866-9449

Confirmation

Confirmation is the Sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our Faith as strong Christians. We at St. James will celebrate this Sacrament every year beginning the fall of 2025. Your child/children must be in the eighth grade in the fall of 2025 to be eligible to receive this Sacrament. Please contact Mickie with any questions that you might have at 330-866-9449.

Marriage

The prospective couple must contact the office at least 6 months prior to any expectant wedding date.

Any one needing to have their marriage validated in the Church or in need of an annulment, please contact Father Matt personally.

Reconciliation

St. James Reconciliations are by Appointment with Fr. Matt, please call the office at 330-866-9449. At St. Louis on Wednesday's at 5:30-6:15pm. At St. Francis in Malvern is Saturday's 4:30pm with Fr. Vic .

Holy Orders

If you hear God calling you to become a Priest or Deacon please contact Fr. Matt

Anointing of The Sick

In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes even from physical ailment.

The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient.

If you or someone you know is in declining health, please contact the office so that we can arrange for a Priest to give them the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically, mentally, or emotionally healed. the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age.

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