Liturgy refers to our celebration of the Mass and sacraments and is the heart and soul of our parish life. As a parish we join together to worship God in prayer. Then, from the strength we receive in prayer, we praise God in all we do.

The major weekly celebrations of the Eucharist (the Mass) take place on Saturday evening at 5:30 pm and on Sunday morning at 8:00 am and 10:30 am

Infant baptisms normally take place on Saturday or Sunday, either during or after Mass. Other times ca be arranged at the discretion of the pastor or deacon.

Parents who are having their first child baptized here at Precious Blood are asked to participate in baptismal preparation, which is offered on the first Monday of each month. To schedule a baptism for your baby or young child, contact the parish office.

Adults and children who have reached the age of reason (approximately seven years of age) celebrate all of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil, and are prepared through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Those who have already been baptized in another Christian tradition also take part in the RCIA process, and receive preparation to enter into full communion with the Church through the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

First Eucharist is celebrated with second graders in the spring of each year. A weekend during the Easter season is set aside for the children to celebrate together; a family may choose to present their child for First Eucharist at ant time during the Easter season. All children receive First Eucharist at the regular weekend liturgy.

Children are catechized during school, at home, and by way of a First Eucharist retreat that takes place prior to the reception of the sacrament.

Registration form for First Communion candidates

Young people in the Diocese of Evansville receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during their sophomore year of high school. Here at Precious Blood, preparation for Confirmation begins in the spring of ninth grade, allowing a full year of catechesis before celebration of Confirmation in the spring of tenth grade. The time of Confirmation varies according to the schedule of the Bishop.

A Confirmation packet is given to each young person at the beginning of their preparation, They are expected to become familiar with and fulfill the requirements that are set out in the packet.

A Confirmation retreat is held for the young people and their sponsors shortly before the Confirmation liturgy.

Faith Formation registration form for Confirmation candidates

Confirmation registration form for Confirmation candidates

The Sacrament of reconciliation is offered every Saturday from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. An appointment for reconciliation at another time can be made by contacting the pastor. Communal penance services are offered at select churches in the deanery during Advent and Lent. Times and locations are announced in the Sunday bulletin and in "The Voice".

First Reconciliation is celebrated with second graders in the late fall of each year. Most children take part in a special communal reconciliation service fro them and their families; individual reconciliation at another time is also an option for the celebration of this sacrament.

One meeting is held in the fall for parents, at which time the materials are distributed to each family. Some catechesis is done at school, either at Precious Blood School or during released time, along with the preparation that takes place at home. A First Reconciliation retreat completes the children's preparation.

As soon as a couple becomes engaged, they should contact the parish for further information regarding the preparations required in order to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony. There are several options that can be chosen for this preparation. There is a sponsor couple program available for engaged couples who would like to take advantage of this program.

The marriage policy of the Diocese of Evansville requires that the pastor be notified at least six months before the date desired for the celebration of the wedding.

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick allows us to experience the healing power of Christ in a sacramental way. It is not only for those in imminent danger of death, but available on an as-needed basis for parishioners who are sick, elderly or preparing to undergo surgery. A communal anointing service may also be offered during Lent.

The ministerial priesthood is conferred by this sacrament. The normal period of preparation is four years of college and four years of theology.

This ancient order of permanent diaconate, restored to the life of the Church, is open to married and single men who are 32 or older. Men who are ordained as permanent deacons usually have careers and family responsibilities. A training program is available in our diocese.