Any adults in need of Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, or Confirmation)
are asked to call Jan, the DRE at (910)425-5617.
are asked to call Jan, the DRE at (910)425-5617.
Sacrament of Baptism
Parental participation in a program to prepare parents is required. Arrangements must be made at least 3 months in advance of your desired baptismal date. The parish offers classes for parents and godparents. Parents must attend BOTH sessions before scheduling a baptism and godparents are asked to attend a session as well, either at their home parish or Good Shepherd.
Baptismal preparation is a necessary requirement to have your child baptized at Good Shepherd.
To register for this session contact Jan in the Office of Faith Formation, 910- 425-5617
Baptismal preparation is a necessary requirement to have your child baptized at Good Shepherd.
To register for this session contact Jan in the Office of Faith Formation, 910- 425-5617
Most Holy Sacrament, the Eucharist
Please visit the USCCB website for Norms of Receiving Holy Communion. Due to the pandemic, Holy Communion is distributed under the species of bread only. Reception of Holy Communion may be accepted standing or kneeling; in the hand or on the tongue.
If you have a child in need of the their First Holy Communion, please contact Trish, the DRE at (910)425-5617.
If you have a child in need of the their First Holy Communion, please contact Trish, the DRE at (910)425-5617.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday....... 4:00pm-4:45pm
Wednesday... 5:30pm- 6:20pm
Or by appointment
Wednesday... 5:30pm- 6:20pm
Or by appointment
Has it been a while since you or your family has experienced forgiving power of the Lord through the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation?
There is no time like the present to purify your heart.
Here's how to do it:
Before celebrating the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, be sure to prepare with an Examination of Conscience. Click HERE for an Examination of Conscience Guide.
Enter the confessional. The priest greets us, and we pray the Sign of the Cross.
We confess our sins. The priests may help and counsel us.
The priests gives us a penance to perform.
The priests asks us to express our sorrow, usually by reciting the Act of Contrition.
We receive absolution. The priests says, "I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." We respond, "Amen."
The priest dismisses us by saying, "Go in peace." We go forth to perform the act of penance he has given us.
There is no time like the present to purify your heart.
Here's how to do it:
Before celebrating the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, be sure to prepare with an Examination of Conscience. Click HERE for an Examination of Conscience Guide.
Enter the confessional. The priest greets us, and we pray the Sign of the Cross.
We confess our sins. The priests may help and counsel us.
The priests gives us a penance to perform.
The priests asks us to express our sorrow, usually by reciting the Act of Contrition.
We receive absolution. The priests says, "I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." We respond, "Amen."
The priest dismisses us by saying, "Go in peace." We go forth to perform the act of penance he has given us.
Sacrament of Confirmation
If you have a child in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation that is not enrolled in Good Shepherd Religious Education Classes, please contact Trish, the DRE at (910)425-5617.
The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God's Spirit would rest upon the Messiah to sustain his mission. Their prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus the Messiah was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus on the occasion of his baptism by John. Jesus' entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit. Before he died, Jesus promised that the Spirit would be given to the Apostles and to the entire Church. After his death, he was raised by the Father in the power of the Spirit.
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God's Spirit would rest upon the Messiah to sustain his mission. Their prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus the Messiah was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus on the occasion of his baptism by John. Jesus' entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit. Before he died, Jesus promised that the Spirit would be given to the Apostles and to the entire Church. After his death, he was raised by the Father in the power of the Spirit.
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Are you baptized and getting ready to have surgery? Just diagnosed with short term, long term or serious illness? Ask to be anointed. If you would like to be anointed, call Maria Rosario in the Office, (910) 425-1590.
If you are in need of a Priest for yourself or a loved one:
During Office Hours (M-F; 10a to 4p), contact the Parish Office (910)425-1590
After hours call (862)283-0194.
If you are in need of a Priest for yourself or a loved one:
During Office Hours (M-F; 10a to 4p), contact the Parish Office (910)425-1590
After hours call (862)283-0194.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples are asked not to set a date for their wedding until an initial meeting with the Pastor. Diocesan requirements mandate a minimum six-month period of preparation. Call the Office to set up an appointment.