For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God. 

Infant Baptisms take place on the first and third Sundays of every month following 10:30 a.m. Mass in English and 1:00 p.m. Spanish.

Parents/Godparents must attend a seminar to set date of Baptism for their child. Baptism seminars are held on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please keep in mind that the schedule may vary from time to time. Registration is required for the seminar. Please contact Dale Neyland in the rectory for more information or to schedule.

Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.  

The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, Confession and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness and come to better understand our call to forgive others. 

Confessions are held one-half hour before the Saturday 4:00 pm Vigil Mass, and on Sundays prior to the 8:30 am, the 10:30 am, the 1:00 pm (Spanish) and 6:00 pm Mass or by appointment.

It is reccommended for the sacraments to be administered through the child's home Church Parish.

Families are invited to consider their child’s readiness for this sacrament beginning in the 1st grade, usually around 7 years old. Children will be considered based on readiness in understanding the sacrament. Children must be Baptized prior to their 7th birthday and must be attending religious education classes at the parish or Catholic school.

Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans offers the sacrament beginning in the 11th grade to youth who have already received the sacrament of Baptism. Please visit our PSR page located under "Ministries" for registration information.

Adults who have been Baptized but not yet Confirmed may be prepared through our Adult Faith Formation Classes. Adults who meet the preparation criteria are Confirmed by the Archbishop at Pentacost. Please visit our Adult Faith Formation page located under "Ministries" for more information.

For additional questions please contact the PCL, Shanon Alfonso in the rectory at 504-271-3441 ext 0 or salfonso@olps-chalmette.org 

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values. 

Please contact the church office at least 6 months before the desired date of the wedding to check availability and schedule a meeting with the priest.

The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness. 

The Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament administered by the priest, which extends the healing power of God to those who are sick. Please contact the rectory to request annointing.

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness. Deacons are also ordained and receive Holy Orders.