Sacraments at St. Therese

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God. 

Baptismal preparation is required for parents who desire their baby/child to be baptized.
Please contact Ana Taylor at (423) 476-8123 or [email protected].

The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others. Reconciliation is offered at St. Therese on Saturday from 4:45–5:45 PM or by making an appointment.

Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.


Couples should contact the Pastor through the church office a minimum of six months in advance. Dates may not be set prior to the second meeting with the priest. All couples are required to attend an Engaged Encounter Weekend.

SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Las parejas deben contactar al Padre por lo menos seis meses antes de la boda. No se debe fijar la fecha antes de la segunda sesión con el padre.

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.