Sacraments
Baptism in the Catholic Church is a sacred and symbolic ritual that marks the beginning of one's journey in the faith. Through the pouring or immersion of water, individuals are cleansed of their sins and welcomed into the Christian community. For more information on Baptism or to schedule this important sacrament, please contact the Parish office at 308-995-4590 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The sacrament of marriage is a visible sign of God’s love for the Church. When a man and a woman are married in the Church, they receive the grace needed for a lifelong bond of unity.
Marriage is a Covenant
The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenantal union in the image of the covenants between God and his people with Abraham and later with Moses at Mt. Sinai. This divine covenant can never be broken. In this way, marriage is a union that bonds spouses together during their entire lifetime.
The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life. (CCC 1661)
The love in a married relationship is exemplified in the total gift of one’s self to another. It’s this self-giving and self-sacrificing love that we see in our other model of marriage, the relationship between Christ and the Church.
Marriage is based on the consent of the contracting parties, that is, on their will to give themselves, each to the other, mutually and definitively, in order to live a covenant of faithful and fruitful love. (CCC 1662)
The Church takes the lifelong nature of the Sacrament of Marriage seriously. The Church teaches that a break in this covenant teaches goes against the natural law of God:
The remarriage of persons divorced from a living, lawful spouse contravenes the plan and law of God as taught by Christ. They are not separated from the Church, but they cannot receive Eucharistic communion. They will lead Christian lives especially by educating their children in the faith. (CCC 1665)
Marriage Reflects the Holy Trinity
We believe that God exists in eternal communion. Together, Father, Son and Holy Spirit are united in one being with no beginning and no end. Human beings, likewise, were created by God in God’s image for the purpose of communion with another human being.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The Christian family is a communion of persons, a sign and image of the communion of the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit” (CCC 2205). The Sacrament of Marriage is “unitive, indissoluble and calls us to be completely open to fertility.” Christian marriage at its finest is a reflection of God’s self-giving love expressed between the love of two people.
Confession in the Catholic Church is a sacred sacrament where individuals seek forgiveness for their sins through honest self-reflection and the guidance of a priest. It is a deeply personal and spiritual experience that brings reconciliation and spiritual renewal. To learn more about Confession or to schedule a confession session, please contact the Parish office at 308-995-4590 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Eucharist is the central and holiest sacrament in the Catholic Church, celebrated during Mass. It represents the body and blood of Jesus Christ, shared among the faithful as a source of spiritual nourishment and unity. The Catholic Mass is a sacred gathering where believers come together to receive the Eucharist, pray, and worship. To join us in this meaningful celebration or to learn more about the Eucharist and Mass schedule, please contact the Parish office at 308-995-4590 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Confirmation is a significant sacrament in the Catholic Church, where individuals affirm their faith and receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This empowering ritual marks a crucial step in one's spiritual journey. To discover more about Confirmation or inquire about the process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Parish office at 308-995-4590 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Marriage in the Catholic Church is a sacred covenant between a man and a women, blessed by God and witnessed by the Church community. It is a lifelong commitment filled with love, faith, and unity. To learn more about the sacrament of Marriage and the Catholic Church's requirements, please contact the Parish office at 308-995-4590 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Holy Orders and Religious Life in the Catholic Church are paths of dedication to God's service. Holy Orders lead men to become priests, deacons, or bishops, serving the spiritual needs of the community. Religious Life calls individuals to a life of prayer, poverty, and service in monastic communities or as nuns and brothers. To explore these vocations and their profound significance, please reach out to the Parish office at 308-995-4590 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also visit the Vocations page on the Diocese of Lincoln website.
Religious Vocations
The Anointing of the Sick is a sacred sacrament in the Catholic Church that offers spiritual and physical healing to those who are seriously ill or facing surgery. Through the anointing with holy oil and prayer, individuals find comfort and strength. To understand more about the Anointing of the Sick or to arrange this important sacrament, please contact the Parish office at 308-995-4590 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
