Sacraments

Prior to scheduling the Baptism, all first time parents are required to attend baptismal prep session.  In this session, parents will learn about the Catholic Theology of Baptism and the Catholic Baptism Rite.  

Parents can fill out the online Baptismal Form at https://www.osvhub.com/stpatricklondon/forms/baptismal-registration-form.  Or they may wish to print out and complete complete the Baptismal Registration Form and mail it to the parish office at  61 South Union St. London OH 43140.  Godparent forms need to be completed and returned before scheduling your child's baptism.

First Reconciliation

Youth are prepared for First Penance in St. Patrick Catholic School and in the Family of Faith program following the Diocesan Graded Course of Study and Diocesan Guidelines for celebrating the sacrament with children.

Adults are prepared for First Penance during the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) process and celebrate the sacrament prior to becoming Catholic.

Throughout the year, a variety of opportunities are offered to all parishioners to deepen their understanding and appreciation for the Eucharist. These include classes whose primary audience are the parents of those children preparing for First Communion, the Catechist Certification class, Liturgy and Sacraments, and Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday evening.

First Communion
Children typically begin preparing to receive their First Holy Communion or First Eucharist once they reach the Second Grade. For more information, please contact the parish office.

Confirmation completes the initiation of those who have been baptized.  Through Confirmation the Gifts of the Holy Spirit come more fully into the person’s life.  During the Rite of Confirmation each candidate is asked to renew their Baptismal Promises. The Rite of Confirmation includes laying on of hands and anointing with Sacred Chrism. Each candidate is to be accompanied by a Confirmation Sponsor.

St. Patrick supports you in your commitment to a faithful and lifelong Christian marriage.  We want to help you deepen the qualities and develop the skills that promote a loving relationship of mutuality and interdependence.

It is with an understanding of the richness and beauty of the Sacrament of Matrimony that the Church seeks to demonstrate that thorough preparation in combination with your own love, good intentions, realistic expectations, and God’s grace provides the strongest foundation for the happy and lasting relationship you desire.

For this reason couples wishing to marry at St. Patrick must be established registered and active members in the Parish for at least six months before a wedding date may be scheduled.  Once the couple is established in the parish, the couple may request setting a date to be married after completing the following tasks:

• Couple contacts the Parish Office and schedules a meeting with one of the parish’s clergy;
• Couple meets with the clergy and completes an initial interview to explore the couple’s background and freedom to marry;
• Clergy discusses any obstacles that may exist before the couple is free to marry and set a date, such as the need for an annulment.

The marriage preparation process includes several tasks to be completed by the clergy and couple.  To learn more about our Wedding Guidelines, contact the parish office. Contact the parish office at 740-852-0942 to get started.  

The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. It is most likely one of the last sacraments one will receive. A sacrament is an outward sign established by Jesus Christ to confer inward grace. In more basic terms, it is a rite that is performed to convey God’s grace to the recipient, through the power of the Holy Spirit.  To receive,  after office hours, please call the Parish office at 740-852-0942 and follow prompts to leave a message on the emergency phone voicemail.