How do I become a Parishioner at Saint Jude?
Please call the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409, to make an appointment to register with a Priest. We are unable to accommodate walk-in registrations at this time.
I would like to be married at Saint Jude Catholic Church, what do I need to do?
Please call the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409, to schedule an appointment to meet with a Priest about your wedding. Arrangements must be made at least six (6) months in advance. Pre-Cana classes (premarital consultation) and all scheduling considerations, including the initial date selection, and any alterations, must be discussed with a Priest. These meetings are designed to explore the spiritual and practical elements of Catholic marriage within the framework of sound Catholic teaching. Engaged couples are encouraged to reflect on the sacrament they are about to receive as well as the prospect for a happy and holy Catholic marriage.
I would like to have my child baptized at Saint Jude Catholic Church, what do I need to do?
Please call the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409, to schedule an appointment to meet with a Priest. Baptisms require one (1) godparent and are celebrated at 1:00 PM on most Sundays of every month. Pre-Jordan classes are required for parents and godparents, and are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Parish Meeting Room.
Are there specific requirements to be a Godparent for a Baptism?
The selected godparent(s) must be a fully initiated Roman Catholic, in good standing with the Church, and at least 16 years old. A baptized non-Catholic Christian may be chosen as a "Christian Witness," provided there is a Catholic godparent. A former Catholic may not serve as either a godparent or Christian Witness.
What happens if I need to move?
Please notify the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409 with any changes to your home address. We can assist if you are staying within the Parish, or if you need to change your local Parish to a more convenient location.
If I become sick or am otherwise housebound, am I still permitted to participate?
Please notify the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409, in order to notify clergy of hospitalization and to receive the Sacrament of the Sick or Holy Eucharist. Additionally, we have a robust live-streaming format that allows Parishioners to participate in daily or Sunday Mass, even if they are not physically well enough to attend in-person.
How do I become Catholic?
To become Catholic, adults need to receive instruction in the Catholic faith and prepare to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. This adult instruction is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). If you have children that you would like to bring into the Catholic Church, discuss this with the RCIA team. They may have you contact the school or Religious Education Office.
I am an adult Catholic but have never been Confirmed, how do I do so?
Although the primary intention of RCIA is for non-Catholics that desire to become Catholic, the RCIA process also helps those adult Catholics in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
How do I return to the Catholic Church?
A non-practicing, baptized member of the Catholic Church can return to the Church by speaking to a priest through an office appointment or by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). The Parish Evangelization Director is also available to receive your questions and to provide support for you in the transition.
I am a divorced Catholic. Can I still receive the sacraments of the Catholic Church?
Yes, divorced Catholics, who have not remarried, can still receive the Sacraments of Eucharist, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick. If you are divorced and remarried, please contact a priest to see if you can have your marriage blessed within the Church, which might involve an annulment. A priest can help describe the steps for this process.
Is it all right for a Catholic to receive communion in a non-Catholic church?
It is not advisable to receive Communion in a non-Catholic church, due to real and substantial theological differences between faiths.
Is it permissible for a non-Catholic to occasionally attend Mass and receive Holy Communion?
While we welcome anyone to celebrate Mass with us, it is not permissible for non-Catholics to receive the Eucharist. (Consider 1 Corinthians 10:14-22; and 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)
How often am I allowed to receive Communion in one day?
One may receive Communion every time he or she fully participates at a Mass. However, the Church wants us to avoid the habitual act of "collecting" Communions. Therefore, one shouldn't attend more than one Mass each day: just for the sake of receiving Communion multiple times. Similarly, one should never make it a practice to attend church only at the moment to receive Communion. The Eucharist is an immersive experience in which we offer our worship and ourselves, in exchange for the reception of Our Lord's Body and Blood.
Does attending a wedding Mass suffice for my Sunday Observance?
If a wedding Mass starts after 4:00 PM on Saturday or at any time on Sunday, then it does indeed "count" toward one's Sunday obligation if your conscience is clear before the Lord.
Why do some priests and religious wear habits or clerical vestments?
Those who maintain habits or clerical garb do so for various reasons. One is that religious dress is a sign – an instantly recognized symbol of faith in God and commitment to Christianity. Another frequent rationale is that religious garb is simple dress and therefore a way to live out the vow of poverty. A sister, brother, or priest who wears religious garb can own two or three changes of clothing and be free of the expense of a more extensive contemporary wardrobe.
Other communities say the habit is an important sign of penitence. Some communities have opted to wear street clothes, saying the most valid sign of Christian faith is lifestyle rather than garb. Those who have discontinued wearing habits often say the original reason for religious garb was to wear the dress of the common people, and street clothes are the common people’s dress nowadays. There is certainly room in the Church for both expressions of religious life.
Why do priests and religious have to remain celibate?
Priests and Religious Sisters and Brothers make the choice of celibacy for two principal reasons. It is so they can totally dedicate themselves to God and service of his people. Many people assume that this must be a very difficult, lonely, way of life. If God were not in it, it certainly would be. Prayer is so important to living this way of life. Celibacy frees the individual from immediate responsibilities of a particular family and opens the individual up to the needs and concerns of the larger family of God. It seems to me no coincidence that we use family words (father, sister, and brother) to refer to those in a religious vocation. People don’t choose celibacy because they don’t want to get married (quite the contrary), they choose to live this way out of devotion to God.
Does the Church Permit Organ Donation?
The Catholic Church does support organ donation as an act of love and self-giving? Both Pope Francis and St. John Paul II have encouraged this life-saving practice, describing it as a meaningful way to show charity and solidarity. St. John Paul II described it as “a genuine act of love,” while Pope Francis called it “a testimony of love for our neighbor.” By offering the gift of life to those in need, organ donors live out Christ’s call to love our neighbor in a tangible way. Let us keep all those awaiting transplants in our prayers, and may we strive to embody Christ’s love through acts of kindness and generosity.
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Please call the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409, to make an appointment to register with a Priest. We are unable to accommodate walk-in registrations at this time.
I would like to be married at Saint Jude Catholic Church, what do I need to do?
Please call the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409, to schedule an appointment to meet with a Priest about your wedding. Arrangements must be made at least six (6) months in advance. Pre-Cana classes (premarital consultation) and all scheduling considerations, including the initial date selection, and any alterations, must be discussed with a Priest. These meetings are designed to explore the spiritual and practical elements of Catholic marriage within the framework of sound Catholic teaching. Engaged couples are encouraged to reflect on the sacrament they are about to receive as well as the prospect for a happy and holy Catholic marriage.
I would like to have my child baptized at Saint Jude Catholic Church, what do I need to do?
Please call the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409, to schedule an appointment to meet with a Priest. Baptisms require one (1) godparent and are celebrated at 1:00 PM on most Sundays of every month. Pre-Jordan classes are required for parents and godparents, and are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Parish Meeting Room.
Are there specific requirements to be a Godparent for a Baptism?
The selected godparent(s) must be a fully initiated Roman Catholic, in good standing with the Church, and at least 16 years old. A baptized non-Catholic Christian may be chosen as a "Christian Witness," provided there is a Catholic godparent. A former Catholic may not serve as either a godparent or Christian Witness.
What happens if I need to move?
Please notify the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409 with any changes to your home address. We can assist if you are staying within the Parish, or if you need to change your local Parish to a more convenient location.
If I become sick or am otherwise housebound, am I still permitted to participate?
Please notify the Parish Office at (606) 638-3409, in order to notify clergy of hospitalization and to receive the Sacrament of the Sick or Holy Eucharist. Additionally, we have a robust live-streaming format that allows Parishioners to participate in daily or Sunday Mass, even if they are not physically well enough to attend in-person.
How do I become Catholic?
To become Catholic, adults need to receive instruction in the Catholic faith and prepare to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. This adult instruction is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). If you have children that you would like to bring into the Catholic Church, discuss this with the RCIA team. They may have you contact the school or Religious Education Office.
I am an adult Catholic but have never been Confirmed, how do I do so?
Although the primary intention of RCIA is for non-Catholics that desire to become Catholic, the RCIA process also helps those adult Catholics in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
How do I return to the Catholic Church?
A non-practicing, baptized member of the Catholic Church can return to the Church by speaking to a priest through an office appointment or by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). The Parish Evangelization Director is also available to receive your questions and to provide support for you in the transition.
I am a divorced Catholic. Can I still receive the sacraments of the Catholic Church?
Yes, divorced Catholics, who have not remarried, can still receive the Sacraments of Eucharist, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick. If you are divorced and remarried, please contact a priest to see if you can have your marriage blessed within the Church, which might involve an annulment. A priest can help describe the steps for this process.
Is it all right for a Catholic to receive communion in a non-Catholic church?
It is not advisable to receive Communion in a non-Catholic church, due to real and substantial theological differences between faiths.
Is it permissible for a non-Catholic to occasionally attend Mass and receive Holy Communion?
While we welcome anyone to celebrate Mass with us, it is not permissible for non-Catholics to receive the Eucharist. (Consider 1 Corinthians 10:14-22; and 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)
How often am I allowed to receive Communion in one day?
One may receive Communion every time he or she fully participates at a Mass. However, the Church wants us to avoid the habitual act of "collecting" Communions. Therefore, one shouldn't attend more than one Mass each day: just for the sake of receiving Communion multiple times. Similarly, one should never make it a practice to attend church only at the moment to receive Communion. The Eucharist is an immersive experience in which we offer our worship and ourselves, in exchange for the reception of Our Lord's Body and Blood.
Does attending a wedding Mass suffice for my Sunday Observance?
If a wedding Mass starts after 4:00 PM on Saturday or at any time on Sunday, then it does indeed "count" toward one's Sunday obligation if your conscience is clear before the Lord.
Why do some priests and religious wear habits or clerical vestments?
Those who maintain habits or clerical garb do so for various reasons. One is that religious dress is a sign – an instantly recognized symbol of faith in God and commitment to Christianity. Another frequent rationale is that religious garb is simple dress and therefore a way to live out the vow of poverty. A sister, brother, or priest who wears religious garb can own two or three changes of clothing and be free of the expense of a more extensive contemporary wardrobe.
Other communities say the habit is an important sign of penitence. Some communities have opted to wear street clothes, saying the most valid sign of Christian faith is lifestyle rather than garb. Those who have discontinued wearing habits often say the original reason for religious garb was to wear the dress of the common people, and street clothes are the common people’s dress nowadays. There is certainly room in the Church for both expressions of religious life.
Why do priests and religious have to remain celibate?
Priests and Religious Sisters and Brothers make the choice of celibacy for two principal reasons. It is so they can totally dedicate themselves to God and service of his people. Many people assume that this must be a very difficult, lonely, way of life. If God were not in it, it certainly would be. Prayer is so important to living this way of life. Celibacy frees the individual from immediate responsibilities of a particular family and opens the individual up to the needs and concerns of the larger family of God. It seems to me no coincidence that we use family words (father, sister, and brother) to refer to those in a religious vocation. People don’t choose celibacy because they don’t want to get married (quite the contrary), they choose to live this way out of devotion to God.
Does the Church Permit Organ Donation?
The Catholic Church does support organ donation as an act of love and self-giving? Both Pope Francis and St. John Paul II have encouraged this life-saving practice, describing it as a meaningful way to show charity and solidarity. St. John Paul II described it as “a genuine act of love,” while Pope Francis called it “a testimony of love for our neighbor.” By offering the gift of life to those in need, organ donors live out Christ’s call to love our neighbor in a tangible way. Let us keep all those awaiting transplants in our prayers, and may we strive to embody Christ’s love through acts of kindness and generosity.
Become and organ donor today. Click on the image below to get started.
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