Immaculate Conception

Baptism

Infants and children under seven years of age become Catholic through the Rite of Baptism of Infants. After parents participate in a Parent Preparation Session, scheduled quarterly with the date and time of each session publicized in the Sunday Bulletin several weeks in advance of the session, the child’s Baptism date may be scheduled by contacting the Parish Office.

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Saturday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays, 20 minutes before the 10 a.m. and Noon Masses. Of course, an appointment may be made with one of the priests for the celebration of the sacrament at any other time.

First Communion & First Reconciliation

Children in the second grade of our Cathedral School and in our Parish Religious Education Program are prepared for the sacraments of First Reconciliation in the fall of the year and First Communion in the spring of the year.

Confirmation

In the Diocese of Memphis, Confirmation is celebrated during the Easter Season for those in the eighth grade or above. Besides preparation through the Cathedral School and Religious Education Program, students participate in six additional sessions of particular preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament.

Matrimony

The parish community of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception welcomes couples to celebrate the sacrament of Matrimony. The Cathedral staff offers many services to assist a couple in their celebration. The beautiful setting of the Cathedral gives a wonderful environment for the sacred celebration of the covenant of marriage. ~Fr. Val Handwerker, Rector

When you plan to have your wedding at the Cathedral we offer some very special services as a part of your contract with us.

- A General Wedding Meeting will give you information on planning the music, selecting the readings, and forms for the florist and photographer.

- A Liturgy Planner will assist you in selecting the music for your wedding. The organist and cantor will be provided for you. Additional musicians will be booked by our staff.

- The Wedding Ministry will be available throughout your planning to answer questions. We will provide a Wedding Coordinator for your rehearsal. This coordinator will be present the day of your wedding to assist in any way needed.

- A copy– ready Wedding program will be prepared for your wedding which will include the music and other Liturgical guides for your guests.

For information on planning a wedding at the Cathedral, please call:
Marie Pettit, Wedding Coordinator
Phone: 901-324-6193

Information that you will need when you call:
- What dates are you considering?
- Have you contacted a Presider (priest or deacon to preside at your wedding)?
- Will you celebrate the sacrament within a Mass?
- In what parish are you registered?

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally twice each year, but may be scheduled anytime there is cause for concern about a serious illness or medical procedure. In an emergency, call the Parish Office, or after hours, call 283-2061.

Holy Orders

If interested in exploring a vocation as a vowed religious or priest, you may talk to the Diocesan Vocation Director, Father Keith Stewart, by calling 484-2883, or the Vicar for Religious, Sister Cathy Galaskiewicz, O.P., 373-1203.

Christian Burial

Funerals may be scheduled by calling the Parish Office at 725-2700.

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