Sacraments
Baptism
This sacrament is celebrated by special arrangement made by calling the parish office at 812-634-1875. First-time parents must contact the parish office during their pregnancy to begin preparing themselves for their infant’s baptism. One session, about one hour in length, is required.
(Note: Former parishioners who wish to have their child baptized at either church of St. Peter Celestine Church or St. Raphael Church may complete the preparation process. They need to request that a letter from their pastor be sent to the St. Isidore parish office stating that they are registered and active members of their parish.)
Forms below are to be completed for Baptisms
(All information must be returned to the parish office 2 weeks prior to Baptism)
St. Isidore Parish PO BOX 1 Celestine, IN 47521
Reconciliation
Regular Reconciliation Times
Weekend:
3:30-4:30 pm Saturday at Dubois Campus
7:30-8:00 am Sunday at Celestine Campus
9:30-10:00 am Sunday at Dubois Campus
Weekday:
6:00-6:30 pm Tuesday at Celestine Campus
7:30-8:00 am Wednesday at Dubois Campus
7:30-8:00 am Friday at Celestine Campus
First Communion
Enrollment in Sacramental Preparation Form
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2024 St. Isidore Catholic Parish (2nd grade)
Thursday, April 4, 2024- First Reconciliation 6:30pm - St. Raphael Church
Wednesday, April 24, 2024- First Communion Retreat 1:40pm till 6:00pm - Dubois
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, First Communion Practice at church of preference
6:00pm Dubois Campus
6:00pm Celestine Campus
First Holy Communion - Saturday, May 4, 2024
4:30 pm- St. Peter Celestine Church
First Holy Communion - Sunday, May 5, 2024
10:00 am - St. Raphael Church
This sacrament is generally received when the students are in the second grade. If the child and parents are not ready at that time, the sacrament may be received later.
Confirmation
Enrollment in Sacramental Preparation Form
Sponsor Information Form
Sponsor Form - (Please have signed by parish priest and parish sealed)
Confirmation Lobster Book (explains Confirmation well)
CONFIRMATION 2023 - St Isidore Catholic Parish (10th grade)
Program: Wednesday, January 11 @ 6:30pm “Why Be Confirmed?”
Parent Meeting 7:30pm till 8:00pm
Diocese Confirmation Spectacular -Saturday, February 11
12:00noon till 5:30pm St. Joseph, Jasper Parish Center
Mass at 4:30pm at St. Joseph Church
Program: Wednesday, March 15 @ 6:30pm till 8:00pm (Pizza at 6:30pm)
Presenter Deacon Bruce Scott
Program: Sunday, April 16 ( Students & their Sponsor)
8:00am Mass at St. Celestine with breakfast to follow in the hall.
Program till 10:30am Presenter: Deb Schmitt
Confirmation Trip to St. Meinrad - Sunday, September 10
8:00am Mass at St. Celestine - Light Breakfast after Mass in hall
We will be visit Monte Cassino Shrine and the Archabbey.
Deacon Bruce Scott and Caleb Scherzinger will be our host.
The day will conclude at 2:30pm
(Parents and sponsors are welcome to follow us)
Confirmation Practice: Friday, September 22 at 7:00pm St. Raphael Church (Students & Sponsors)
Confirmation Rite: Sunday, September 24 at 10:00am - St. Raphael Church
9:25am Students and Sponsors in the hall
Holy Orders and Vocations
Families volunteer to receive the vocations cross and pray for vocations for a month before passing it on. If you would like to volunteer for a month contact the parish office or sign up on the sheet at the carport entrance of St. Celestine Church, Celestine.
Prayer for Vocations
O Father, raise up among Christians numerous and holy vocations to the priesthood, to keep the faith alive and guard the gracious memory of your Son, Jesus, through the preaching of his word and the administration of the sacraments, with which you continually renew your faithful. Give us holy ministers of your altar, who are careful and fervent guardians of the Eucharist, the sacrament of the supreme gift of Christ for the redemption of the world. Call ministers of your mercy, who, through the sacrament of reconciliation, spread the joy of your forgiveness. Grant, O Father, that the Church may welcome with joy numerous inspiration of the Spirit of you Son and, docile to his teachings, may she care for vocations to the ministerial priesthood and to the consecrated life. Sustain the bishops, priests, and deacons, consecrated men and women, and all the baptized in Christ, so that they may faithfully fulfill their mission at the service of the Gospel. This we pray you through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Mary, Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
Pope Benedict XVI
Vatican City - March 5, 2006
Marriage
Anointing of the Sick
*Couples should contact the parish office to check for availability. As soon as the date is set for the wedding, please set up an appointment with the pastor or deacon. Information needed for the office:
Date/time – Ceremony must start before 2 pm.
Who will preside? the pastor, deacon, or visiting priest/deacon. If it is a visiting priest he will need to call the office for permission and to verify the date/time.
Packet containing all information needed can be picked up at the parish office at:
Main office at 6860 State Rd. 164 Celestine, IN 47521 Mailings to: P.O Box 1 Celestine, In 47521.
*In accordance with the guidelines of the Diocese of Evansville, couples must contact a priest no less than six months prior to the date selected for marriage in order to have the necessary time to complete the program of marriage preparation. If you or your fiancée have been married previously, please provide either documentation of an annulment or a death certificate. If you need an annulment, please discuss this with the priest/deacon assisting you immediately. No wedding date may be set until an annulment has been obtained!
Wedding Guidelines - Includes decoration & church fees
Wedding Music Guidelines - Includes a list of appropriate wedding songs
2023 Marriage: Getting Married in the Diocese of Evansville Information
If someone you know is ill, hospitalized, or homebound and would like to be anointed please call the parish office. (812-634-1875)
