A Living Tradition

Baptism is the beginning of the Christian life. If you are preparing to baptize your child or exploring Baptism for yourself, we would be honored to walk with you as you take this important step in faith.

A sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace. Jesus commands us to be baptized, and throughout Scripture, God uses water to bring salvation to His people, from Noah and the flood to Moses leading God’s people out of Egypt through the Red Sea. In each case, God used water to give His people a new beginning. 

Baptism is that new beginning for us. Through it, God forgives our sins and permanently marks us as His own. Because Baptism leaves an indelible spiritual mark, it is received only once.

Schedule a Baptism

If you or a member of your family would like to be baptized, please fill out the Baptism Request Form and email it to the parish office at [email protected]. We'll help you schedule the baptism and guide you through the next steps.

Once the baptism has been scheduled, please complete the paperwork using the Baptism for Those Under 7 Years Old. This packet includes the forms required for parents and godparents.

All paperwork must be submitted no later than one week before the scheduled baptism.

If you are age seven or older and would like to receive Baptism, please see Baptism for Those Over 7 years old for more information about the process.

There is no charge to receive the sacrament of Baptism. Christ entrusted the sacraments to the Church for the sanctification of His people, and no one will ever be denied a sacrament because of an inability to pay.

While there is no fee for Baptism, the Governing Council recommends a donation of $100 for the celebration of the sacrament, in accord with Canons 1264 and 1181 of the Code of Canon Law. This offering supports the ministry of the parish.

Parishes and parochial communities may request an amount less than, but not more than, the recommended donation. Any additional voluntary gift may be given to the clergyman celebrating the sacrament, but such gifts may not be suggested or requested.

Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism and strengthens us to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Through this sacrament, the Holy Spirit deepens our relationship with God, unites us more closely to Christ and His Church, strengthens the gifts of the Holy Spirit within us, and gives us the courage to live and share our faith.

As the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, Confirmation strengthens us to be true witnesses of Christ, to confess His name boldly, and never be ashamed of the Cross.

In the Ordinariate, we celebrate the historic order of the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, followed by Confirmation, and then Holy Communion. This ancient practice reflects the unity of these sacraments as the foundation of the Christian life.

Whether preparing a child for Confirmation or seeking the sacrament yourself, we're here to guide you through the process. 

Children's Religious Education classes begin each fall. To learn more or begin the registration process, please contact the parish office at [email protected]. Once registration opens, the parish office will provide the appropriate forms and next steps.

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. In Holy Communion, we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, who nourishes us with His grace and draws us into deeper communion with Him and with His Church. Each Sunday, we gather to celebrate the Lord's Day through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the gift of the Eucharist, the center of our life as Catholics.

If you have questions about the Eucharist or about receiving Holy Communion, we encourage you to speak with Father Jenkins. He would be honored to help you take the next step.

Receiving Holy Communion

Catholics who are properly prepared are encouraged to receive Holy Communion frequently and with devotion. Those receiving Holy Communion should be in a state of grace and have observed the one-hour Eucharistic fast. Anyone conscious of grave sin should first receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving the Eucharist, except in the circumstances provided by canon law (Canon 916).

Because the Eucharist expresses our unity in faith, life, and worship, Holy Communion is ordinarily received only by Catholics who are fully united with the Church and properly prepared. In certain circumstances, members of the Orthodox Churches and some other Eastern Churches may receive Holy Communion in accordance with canon law (Canon 844). Christians from other ecclesial communities may receive Holy Communion only in the exceptional circumstances provided by the Church.

If you are not receiving Holy Communion, we invite you to remain in prayer, asking the Lord to draw us all into deeper unity with Him and with one another.

We are grateful you are worshiping with us. If you have questions about the Catholic faith or the Eucharist, Father Jenkins would be happy to speak with you after Mass.

In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, also called Confession, we encounter the mercy of God in a profound way. Through the ministry of the priest, Christ offers us His forgiveness, restores us to His grace, and strengthening us to follow Him more faithfully.

Whether you are returning to Confession after many years or coming regularly, we invite you to receive this sacrament with confidence in God's love and mercy.

How to Prepare

Before going to Confession, take time to pray and reflect on your life in the presence of God.

• Find a quiet place where you can pray without distraction.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to help you honestly examine your conscience.
• Reflect on the ways you have turned away from God in thought, word, and deed, and express sincere sorrow for your sins.
• It may be helpful to write down the sins you wish to confess so you don't forget them. If possible, be prepared to share how often serious sins have been committed.
• Remember that temptation itself is not a sin. Sin occurs when we freely choose to act against God's will.

An Examination of Conscience can be a helpful guide as you prepare.

Check the parish calendar for the current Confession schedule and any weekly updates.

In the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, a man and a woman are united in a lifelong covenant that reflects Christ's faithful love for His Church. Through this sacrament, God strengthens husband and wife with His grace to live out their vocation together.

Because marriage is such a sacred vocation, the Church provides thoughtful preparation to help couples build a strong foundation for their life together. Marriage preparation typically includes monthly meetings over the course of four to six months.

If you are already civilly married but have not yet celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Church, we would be honored to help you prepare for a convalidation, the process by which your marriage is recognized sacramentally. If you find yourself in this situation, please contact the parish office at [email protected]. We are here to help you take the next step.

Marriage Preparation

If you would like to be married at St. Thomas Becket, please begin by reviewing our Marriage Customary. After reading the customary and completing the required forms, email them to the parish office at [email protected] to schedule your first meeting with Fr. Jenkins and begin the marriage preparation process.

If you have already met with Fr. Jenkins and your wedding has been scheduled, please use the links below to select the readings for your wedding Mass.

• Wedding Mass readings
• Summaries of the readings

Wedding Offerings

There is no charge to receive the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Christ entrusted the sacraments to the Church for the sanctification of His people, and no one will ever be denied a sacrament because of an inability to pay.

While there is no fee for the sacrament itself, the Governing Council recommends a donation of $1,000 for the celebration of Holy Matrimony, in accord with Canons 1264 and 1181 of the Code of Canon Law. Additional wedding-related costs, such as music, security, facility use, or cleaning, are outlined in the Marriage Customary.

Parishes and parochial communities may request an amount less than, but not more than, the recommended donation. Any additional voluntary gift may be given to the clergyman celebrating the sacrament, but such gifts may not be suggested or requested.

In the Anointing of the Sick, Christ draws near to those who are suffering, offering His grace, and strength according to His will. Through the prayers of the Church and the anointing with holy oil, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the Lord, that He may raise them up and save them, uniting their suffering to the Passion of Christ for the good of His people.

The Church encourages anyone whose health has become seriously impaired through illness or old age to receive this sacrament. As the Code of Canon Law reminds us, "As soon as any one of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived" (Canon 1004 §1).

If you or a loved one would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the parish office to be connected with Fr. Jenkins.

Last Rites

If you or a loved one is nearing the end of life, please contact the parish office as soon as possible so Fr. Jenkins can administer Last Rites and provide pastoral care.

To learn more about the Church's teaching on the Anointing of the Sick, we recommend the following EWTN resource.

Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, Christ calls and strengthens bishops, priests, and deacons to serve His Church through the preaching of the Gospel and the celebration of the sacraments.

Through their ministry, Christ continues the mission He entrusted to His Apostles and remains present to His Church throughout the world.

If you are discerning a call to the priesthood, the diaconate, or religious life, we encourage you to speak with Fr. Jenkins. We would be honored to walk with you as you prayerfully discern God's call.