Baptism
Baptism is the first Christian sacrament and admits a person of any age into the Catholic Church.
Confirmation
The anointing of a baptized person with Sacred Chrism by the local bishop usually happens in a person's 8th grade year. Confirmation can take place at any age after a person's baptism.
Eucharist
The Eucharist is the central sacrament of the Catholic community and its celebration is the reason a parish exists. Many make their first Communion around 2nd grade but first reception of Communion can happen at any age.
An anointing and a blessing that provides the grace to overcome frailties and the strength, peace and courage to overcome the difficulties of serious illness. Anointing can take place at home, in the hospital or a nursing home and during Mass at church.
Reconciliation
Offered individually Monday-Friday before 7am Mass, and Saturday both before 8am Mass and at 3pm. During Advent and Lent prayer services with individual confessions are scheduled.
Couples wishing to get married at Gesu must contact the office 6 months to 1 year in advance of your desired date. You must live within the parish boundaries or be a registered, active member. If you are living out of town now but grew up at Gesu and would like to get married at Gesu, please first contact your local parish priest first to begin the process.
Women and Men considering a vocation to the religious life or men considering a call to the Sacrament of Holy Orders (deacon/priest) should first speak to their parish priest, deacon or other spiritual companion. For more information, contact Fr. Marty Lukas, OSFS, at 419-724-9851 or mlosfs@aol.com.
Sacraments
Please contact the parish office immediately upon the death of a parishioner to make arrangements:
419-531-1421
The following information may be helpful for pre-planning funeral rites and in preparation to meet with a parish priest or staff person.
Funeral homes: please contact a parish priest before setting times for any services. Please also refer to Catholic burial practices in the link below as a primary guide when helping families of the deceased make arrangements.
If you are divorced, click here for more information about seeking an annulment (declaration of nullity) through the Catholic Church.
2049 Parkside Boulevard
Toledo, Ohio 43607
419-531-1421 + Fax 419-531-0270 + www.gesutoledo.org
