Sacraments

The Latin word sacramentum means “a sign of the sacred.” The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence. That's what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God's grace.

Baptism

Baptisms are performed on the second and fourth Sundays following the 11:30 AM mass.

Parents must be active registered parishioners and are required to attend one Baptism class. Classes are offered for new as well as experienced parents. To register please call the parish office. Baptismal registration forms are made available at the classes.

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Reconciliation

Preparations are coordinated through the Office of Religious Education. Children are required to have one full year of religious instruction prior to the year in which they expect to celebrate sacraments.

Click here for the 2019-2020 1st Reconciliation & Communion Calendar.

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Reconciliation is offered every Thursday from 7 AM - 8 AM, and on Saturday at 3:30 PM. At special liturgical times of the year, additional opportunities for Reconciliation are provided, or by appointment by calling 859.341.4900, Ext. 201.


Eucharist

Preparations for First Holy Communion are coordinated through the Office of Religious Education. Children required to have one full year of religious instruction prior to the year in which they expect to celebrate sacraments.

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Priests take communion and hear confessions for the sick and shut-ins during the week of First Friday. Please contact Carolyn Bitzer, 859.331.3949 or 513.284.9065.

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Confirmation

Preparations are coordinated through the Office of Religious Education. Children required to have one full year of religious instruction prior to the year in which they expect to celebrate sacraments.

Click here for the 2019-2020 Confirmation Calendar.

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Holy Matrimony

To be married at St. Pius X, at least one party must be a registered parishioner. Couples are required to meet with a parish priest or deacon to discuss marriage preparation. Please call the parish office at least six months in advance to reserve the church. Weddings take place on Friday or Saturday evenings at either 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM or on Saturdays prior to 2:00 PM.

Download St. Pius X Community Marriage Guidelines.

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Music Director, Rebecca Slater is available to help plan your ceremony’s music.

Contact Music Ministry
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Holy Orders

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness. Contact Fr. Conor Kunath at the Diocese of Covington.

Contact Covington Diocese
859.392.1500 | covdio.org/vocation


Anointing of the Sick

The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.

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