Sacramental Life
The sacraments are outward signs of grace that God gives to people to help them live a life close to Jesus. We are guided by an invitation to encourage the full, conscious and active participation of the faithful in sacramental life and prayer of the Church.
VIDEO
Bishop Patrick Neary talks about the hope amid the challenges facing our diocese.
PODCASTS
Father Matthew Crane, the vicar of canonical affairs for the Diocese of St. Cloud and Father Erik Lundgren, parochial administrator of the Church of Saint Wendelin, Luxemburg, the Church of the Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, and the Church of Saint Mary Help of Christians in St. Augusta, join us for a lively dicussion about sacramental life focusing on the question, what is the purpose of liturgy?(Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
Philip and Hannah Shefveland speak about their experience supporting individuals through sacrament preparation and how their involvement in young adult groups helps nourish their sacramental life. Hannah teaches second grade at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in St. Cloud and Philip is the director of discipleship and evangelization for the All Called to Christ Area Catholic Community and campus minister at Christ Church Newman Center. Hannah also serves as first sacraments coordinator for their ACC. (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
THE CENTRAL MINNESOTA CATHOLIC ARTICLES
Our Faith Explained: Living the sacramental life as Catholics
At the center of what it means to be Catholic is a life lived in and through the sacraments: baptism, Eucharist, anointing, confirmation, reconciliation, matrimony and holy orders–simply put, faith in action. READ MORE>
Couple connects with community, builds family through commitment to sacramental life
Couple’s faith, nourished by the sacraments, brought them together and continue as the foundation — at home, work and in their community. READ MORE>