Sacraments

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." (CCC 1213)

Infant/children baptisms are scheduled on Sundays at 1:00p.m. 

First-time parents are expected to attend a baptismal preparation class before the baptism of their child. We recommend the godparents attend the class as well.  The class is held the first Thursday of every month from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Parish Center.   Please RSVP for the class by calling the parish office at (502) 583-4448.

If the parents are not registered at St. Louis Bertrand, then they need to have a letter of permission sent to us from their pastor.

At least one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic. Godparents need to have a sponsor letter sent to St. Louis Bertrand letting us know that they are in good standing with their parish.

For adults desiring baptism please contact the parish office or one of the priests.

"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion." (CCC1422)

The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) are offered at these times at the church or by appointment.

Monday - Saturday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

For a good preparation for confession (examination of conscience), Click Here

"The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation participate with the whole community in the Lord's own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist." (CCC 1322)

For First Communion inquiries please contact the parish office.
 

Schedule for the celebration of the Eucharist (Mass):

Sundays
4:15 pm (Vigil); 7:00, 9:00, &10:30 am
12:00 noon, & 5:15pm

Monday - Saturday
7:00 am & 12:00 noon
Rosary 11:40 am

"By the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed." (CCC 1285)

For inquiries regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact the parish office.

For adults desiring to be Confirmed or full communion with the Catholic Church see our "Becoming Catholic" page.

"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament." (CCC 1601)

The Priests and staff at St. Louis Bertrand are happy to help you prepare for your wedding. Please call the parish office at (502) 583-4448

• Saying I Do – What Happens at a Catholic Wedding

This video resource from the USCCB walks you through the Rite of Marriage, whether you’re marrying another Catholic, a baptized person who is not Catholic or someone who is not baptized.  It also answers several FAQs about Catholic weddings.  Ideal for engaged couples, their families and anyone who is involved in Catholic marriage preparation.

• St. Louis Bertrand Wedding Guidelines and Policies

"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. and indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ." (CCC 1499)

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered to those who are sick and elderly. Please contact the parish office (502) 583 4448 to schedule an appointment or a visit from a priest.

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. (CCC 1536)

If you have inquiries regarding vocations to Holy Orders or religious life the friars at St. Louis Bertrand are happy to help.

• Archdiocese of Louisville vocation click here
• Vocation to the Dominican Order (Order of Preachers) click here

Our condolences on the passing of your loved one, be assured of our prayers. For funeral arrangements at St. Louis Bertrand please have your funeral home contact our parish office at 502-583-4448.

• Old Testament Readings for Funerals
• New Testament Readings for Funerals
• Gospel Readings for Funerals