Sacramental Programs:
A very important part of our Religious Education program is preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. The policy of St. Mary Star of the Sea is that a young person who will prepare for any of these sacraments must have had a minimum of two years of religious education.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays from 4:30 TO 5:00 p.m.

This is the sacrament that continues Jesus' work of forgiving and reconciling. Usually, it is the children in the 2nd grade who are prepared for their first Confession, the telling of their sins to a priest and receiving God's forgiveness. The reception of this sacrament usually takes place in March.

Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist: The Eucharist is the central act of our Catholic faith. At the Last Supper the night before He died, Christ gave us His Body and Blood as a holy meal and ordained his priests so that this meal could be continued for all ages. Children are taught that the Holy Eucharist is the real Body and Blood of Christ and what appears to be bread and wine are actually his living Body. Children in the second grade are prepared to receive this sacrament which usually takes place on the first Saturday of May each year.

Confirmation: Confirmation is intimately related to Baptism and the Eucharist as one of the sacraments of initiation. In Confirmation, young people are signed with the gift of the Spirit and are called to be witnesses to Christ in the world and to continue his work of service to others. Our young people are called to an intense preparation for this sacrament which includes class attendance, Mass attendance, 10 hours of Christian service and participation in various meetings and activities. Preparation for this sacrament begins in grade 6 with the reception of the sacrament taking place in Grade 8, usually in April or early May.

Baptisms: Baptisms are held on Sunday at 1:30 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Please contact the rectory at 718.885.1440 to make an appointment.

Pre-Nuptual Counseling: Please contact the rectory at 718.885.1440 to make an appointment once you know you will be marrying at St. Mary’s .

Anointing and Ministering to the Sick: Please contact the rectory at 718.885.1440 for assistance

Deaths, Funerals: Please contact the rectory at 718.885.1440 for assistance.

To request a Mass, please come to the Rectory.