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SACRAMENT POLICIES

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Baptism

Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms

    Diocese of Colorado Springs (Bishop Golka) General Instructions Regarding Baptism

 

Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms

     Baptism Application (2021)

          Baptism Application (2021) (fillable form)

     Baptism Preparation Handbook

     Baptism Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility

          Baptism Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility (fillable form)

          A Guide to Baptism Godparent and RCIA Sponsor

     Article, What does it mean to be a Catholic in Good Standing (2021)

     Article, There is No Godparent by Proxy (2021)

     2023 Baptism Preparation Class Schedule 

     2024 Baptism Preparation Class Schedule

 

 

SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST / FIRST COMMUNION

USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Eucharist

Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms

    First Communion Diocesan Norms

 

Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms

     First Reconciliation and First Communion Candidate Application (2022 2023)

          First Reconciliation and First Communion Candidate Application (2022 2023) (fillable form)

     Who may prepare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion (and schedule) (2022 2023)

 

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) / FIRST CONFESSION

USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Reconciliation

USCCB Article:  Why should I confess my sins to a priest?

USCCB Article:  What are the 4 steps of the Sacrament of Confession?

USCCB Article:  Examinations of Conscience

USCCB Article:  Act of Contrition

Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms

    First Penance Diocesan Norms

 

Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms

     First Reconciliation and First Communion Candidate Application (2022 2023)

          First Reconciliation and First Communion Candidate Application (2022 2023) (fillable form)

     Who may prepare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion (and schedule) (2022 2023)

 

 

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Confirmation

Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms

   Diocese of Colorado Springs' (Bishop Golka) Confirmation Instructions

 

Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms

     Confirmation Candidate Application (2022 2023)

          Confirmation Candidate Application (2022 2023) (fillable form)

     Who may prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation (and schedule) (2022 2023)

     Baptism Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility (2021)

          Baptism Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility (2021) (fillable form)

 

 

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Please refer to this website's Wedding Policies section also.

Article, Response of the Vatican CDF regarding the blessing of same-sex unions   

USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Matrimony

Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms

     Diocese Promulgation, Marriage Preparation Policy 

     Irregular Marriage (Diocese Catholic Herald newspaper article from Bishop Sheridan)

 

Parish-Level Guidelines, Articles and Norms

     Marriage Preparation Steps within this Diocese

     Announcement, Visum Procedures

     Are there liturgical norms or requirements for a valid Catholic wedding

     Article, Being in Communion equals Being Able to Receive Communion

     Article, Church Teachings on Marriage Annulments

     Article, "Renewing" Marriage Vows 

              Diocesan Chancellor Announcement, There is No validity in Wedding Consent renewals

     Guidelines for Medical Interventions as Impediments to Valid Marriage (Voluntary Sought After Vasectomy or Tubal Ligation)

     Policy Letter, Wedding Marriage Licenses 

     The Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Catholic Marriages

     Use of the Unity Candle in a Matrimonial Liturgy

 

 

SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS

USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Holy Orders

     

 

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING (OF THE SICK)

USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

USCCB Informational Pamphlet on the Anointing of the Sick

Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms

2023 Anointing of the Sick (in Mass)