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Sacraments

Celebrating the Sacraments at the HRIC Collaborative

Baptism
Find more baptism information, including the online form, at https://www.hriccatholic.org/Baptism.
We celebrate this sacrament on the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the IC Church. Please call the Collaborative offices (978-462-2724 or 978-346-8604) for more information and future dates. As you discern who your child's godparents will be, consider watching this video for guidance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDQdsFzRGXE&t=11s

Confession/Reconciliation
We offer Confessions Saturdays from 3:00–3:30 p.m. at IC Church. No appointment needed. Confessions are also available at other times and places during the week by appointment only. For more information or to schedule a time for Confession, contact our Collaborative offices at (978) 346-8604 or (978) 462-2724.

Sacrament of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick is one of the seven Sacraments of our Church and is administered by a priest for healing and inner wholeness. Those who are seriously ill, elderly, or are entering the hospital can request to be anointed. Due to varied schedules and availability, it may not always be possible for a priest to come on short notice to offer the Sacrament, therefore it is strongly recommended that you request the Anointing of the Sick before going in for a hospital stay, upon entering a nursing home, or at the beginning of hospice care. Please call Collaborative offices at 978-462-2724 or 978-346-8604 to learn more.

Marriage
Archdiocesan guidelines request that couples planning to marry in the Church contact the church at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the Collaborative offices (978-462-2724 or 978-346-8604) for more information.

First Communion/First Reconciliation
These two sacraments are offered for children through our Faith Formation program. Please contact Aaron Giard, Faith Formation director, for more information on how to register. (978-462-2724 x7405), agiard@hriccatholic.org. Or visit our Faith Formation pages, Click here for Holy RedeemerClick here for Immaculate Conception.

Confirmation
This sacrament is offered through our Faith Formation program. Please contact Aaron Giard, Faith Formation director, for more information on how to register. (978-462-2724 x7405), agiard@hriccatholic.org. Or click here to visit our Faith Formation page for more information.

Holy Communion/Eucharist
The Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is a sacrament that can be received during Mass, and daily if desired. Please see our Collaborative Mass schedule for Mass times.

Holy Orders
Interested in becoming a priest or religious? Call the Collaborative offices at 978-462-2724 or email us at info@hriccatholic.org.

RCIA Program at HRIC
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a program for those considering becoming Catholic as adults or youth that have not yet received the sacraments in the traditional years. If you would like to learn more, contact the Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, Aaron Giard, 978-462-2724 x7405, agiard@hriccatholic.org.