“The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us” through the work of the Holy Spirit (CCC 1131).

Through Baptism, we are born of water and the Spirit, anointed with sacred chrism oil, enlightened to be the light of the world, and clothed in a white garment to show that we have put on Christ.

Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we become part of the family of God and members of our parish’s faith community. Participation in a Baptism preparation class is required for parents wishing to have a child baptized who is under catechetical age, which is 7 years old. This class will clarify the roles of parents, godparents, and the various symbols that are used within the baptismal ceremony. Baptismal families need to be active, registered members of the parish. Baptisms are typically held on the first, third and fourth Sundays of the month at 9 am.

​If parents from another parish wish to have their young child baptized here at St. Jude, they must meet the requirements of their parish for Baptism and submit a letter of permission from their parish to the Pastoral Associate before the date of baptism.

Godparent Information

The godparent’s duty is not only to be present for the celebration of the sacrament, but it is a lifelong responsibility to help the baptized lead a Christian life in harmony with Baptism, and to fulfill faithfully the obligation connected with it (can. 872).

• They must be at least 16 years old, have received holy Eucharist and already confirmed.
• They may not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized (cc 874, 1; 893).
• If they cannot be present a proxy may be named.
• A baptized person belonging to a non-Catholic ecclesial community may be admitted as a witness to Baptism but only along with a Catholic godparent (can. 874, 2).
• You must have at least one godparent/sponsor.

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For additional information on Baptism classes and available dates for registration, please contact Christie Denzer at 317-786-4371 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers the opportunity for a Catholic person to receive forgiveness for sins they have committed Parish Reconciliation Service and are reconciled with the Catholic Church.

God's forgiveness has been offered thorough Jesus Christ and extended to His Church by priests asking the forgiveness of God upon a Catholic person. Jesus Christ began this Sacrament of Healing for all sinful members of his Church.

Second Grade is the typical year for Baptized children to make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Parents prepare their children in the home for the sacraments and are accompanied and supported by the parish through our parish school or parish Family Formation program.

The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The other sacraments, and other ministries and works of Catholic people, are bound together and oriented toward the Holy Eucharist.

At Mass, the bread and wine is changed into the total Jesus Christ, body and blood, soul and divinity. Holy Communion unites us intimately with Jesus Christ, separates us from sin, and unites with other members of the Catholic Church. Catholics normally receive the Holy Eucharist at Mass unless they need to go to Reconciliation to seek forgiveness of their serious sins.

Second Grade is the typical year for Baptized children to make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Parents prepare their children in the home for the sacraments and are accompanied and supported by the parish through our parish school or parish Family Formation program.

The Sacrament of Confirmation enables the baptized person to be enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit and unites them to the Catholic Church to become true witnesses of Jesus Christ.

The effects of Confirmation enables us to be more united to Jesus Christ, increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit within us, and deepens our involvement in the Catholic Church.

Normally children are confirmed in 8th Grade. Please contact Allison Heller at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on confirmation.

Adults who have not been confirmed may inquire about the process to be received in the Catholic Church through RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. 

The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant which God establishes between a man and a woman for a partnership of their whole lives.

Through their marriage, they provide what is good for their relationship and open themselves to the procreation and education of children. This marriage bond is to help one another to attain holiness in their married life and forming their children in the Christian life.

Based on the key areas of marriage preparation, outlined by the United States Bishops in the National Directory for Catechesis, the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life suggests three guiding principles for formation and catechesis of engaged couples prior to their wedding ceremony:

1. Catholic Vision of Love and Marriage: Sacramental marriage as permanent, covenantal, and exclusive.
2. Catholic Understanding of Sexuality: Marriage as life-giving, unitive and procreative.
3. Skills of Love and Marriage: Skills component which addresses communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, personality and self-awareness, finances, stewardship, career issues, family of origin, and extended family issues.

The marriage preparation process should be initiated when a couple presents themselves to their pastor and requests to be married in the Church.  

Holy Orders is the Sacrament through which men receive from God the grace to perform the sacred duties Christ entrusted to His Church. The Twelve Apostles were the first priests and bishops of the Church. Through the ages men have been ordained as bishops and priests by the laying on of hands to continue the mission of Christ and His Church.

In the early Church, the order of Deacon was created to assist the priest in the mission and service to the Christian community. (Acts 6:2-6) Today, deacons help the priest at the celebration of Mass, the baptism of children, the witnessing of marriage, and the celebration of funerals. They are ordained to serve and care for the needs of the Church's faithful as well as the poor, the sick, and marginalized of the world. The permanent diaconate is often comprised of married men. Through a call from God and affirmed by the local bishop these men assist in parishes.

In the Latin Rite, a man who becomes a priest must be unmarried. He is to promise a life of chastity and obedience to the Church and his local bishop. His call comes from God and is affirmed through his bishop. By the laying on of hands the man becomes a priest who acts in the Person of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, anointing of the sick, the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and all the other Sacraments.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick extends the healing of Jesus Christ for those who are ill and are suffering.

This ministry of healing is extended to priests who share in the healing mission of Jesus Christ. This sacrament is given to those who are seriously ill, who may be undergoing serious surgery, or in great need of God's healing in their lives. If it is possible, the Sacrament of Reconciliation precedes this sacrament and is followed by the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.

If you or a family member wish to be anointed, please contact the parish office.