St. Sebastian offers three paths to Baptism, based on the age of the person being baptized.
- For infants, parents take a special Baptism class.
- Children seeking Baptism may participate in special classes to help prepare them for the sacrament.
- Adults may participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Some adults may not be completely ready for Baptism but have important questions about the church and about God. We are happy to talk with you about your spiritual journey.
There has been a change to our Baptism policy, effective January of 2020. Click here to download our Baptism policy along with an additional sponsor form. To schedule a Baptism contact Pat Kennedy: 414-453-1061 Ext 111 and /or send the baptism registration form to pkennedy@saintsebs.org. To schedule a class contact Jon Metz at 414-453-1061 x125 or jmetz@saintsebs.org.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Sundays, at 5:30pm before the 6:00pm Mass, at our monthly holy hours the 4th Wednesday of the month, or by appointment. You may schedule an appointment by contacting Fr. Peter Patrick Kimani at 414-453-1061 or by emailing ppkimani@saintsebs.org.
Are you a Catholic adult who has never celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation? Are you a baptized Christian who is well founded in faith and is interested in the Catholic Church? Are you an adult Catholic who would like to review the basic teachings and practices of the Church? If you are interested in participating or have questions about Confirmation or Becoming Catholic, please contact Jon Metz at 414-453-1061 x125 or email jmetz@saintsebs.org.
Because of its beautiful setting, spiritual significance and welcoming presence, St. Sebastian parish is often the site of weddings.
The sacrament of marriage in the Catholic Church may be between:
- Two baptized Roman Catholics or;
- A baptized Catholic and a person either practicing a particular faith tradition or not.
Couples should plan for a minimum of six months’ preparation for this sacrament, either at St. Sebastian or elsewhere, if the person lives outside of the Milwaukee area.
If this is a second marriage, an annulment from the church may be required in addition to the civil divorce. Please contact the Liturgy office of St. Sebastian to speak with someone to determine your specific needs.
If you’re legally married but not married in the church, you can request a “validation.” This grants the couple sacramental marriage in the eyes of the Catholic Church.
Contact: Julia Galligan at 414-453-1061, ext 117 or email jgalligan@saintsebs.org.
Anyone experiencing serious illness or serious imminent medical procedures is encouraged to experience the church’s second sacrament of healing: Anointing of the Sick. It is not reserved for persons close to death. Rather, it is intended to provide comfort and healing for anyone with serious physical, mental or spiritual concerns. This sacrament may be experienced in two ways:
- Individually – At your home, the hospital, nursing home or other location. It may also include Reconciliation.
- Communally – At Mass, either when such a service is scheduled for the community, or when someone requests it during a Sunday or weekday Mass.
Although some people may receive the sacrament more than once in their lives, it is not recommended to receive the sacrament more than once within twelve months.
Contact: Julia Galligan at 414-453-1061, ext 117 or jgalligan@saintsebs.org.
We help children and teens get ready for First Reconciliation (Confession), First Eucharist (First Communion) and Confirmation. Students must have completed at least one year of Faith Formation, either through Catholic school or faith formation programs, to begin the formal process of any sacrament. Registration and fees for child/youth sacramental preparation are separate from this process. Download information below.
NEW! Click here to register and pay for Sacramental Preparation online. Or, download the registration materials and send a check to the parish house.
