Sacramental Events

  • Those planning Masses and other sacramental events should follow the Vicariate of Rome guidelines, especially as they relate to physical distancing, e.g. marked seating and/or blocked pews to create space between worshipers.
  • The celebration of Mass should comply with the following security measures:
    • A poster indicating the maximum occupancy will be posted outside the church Door.
    • In the inflow and outflow, the distance between the faithful must be one meter.
    • Mandatory access with masks.
    • Those with a body temperature of 37.5 ° C or higher will not be allowed to enter.
    • Minimize the presence of concelebrants and ministers.
    • Sanitize the liturgical halls and sacristy at the end of the celebration.
    • The presence of an organist may be provided, but not the choir.
    • Booklets for songs and other paper aids must also be omitted.
    • An offering will not be collected during the celebration, but deposited by the faithful in special containers placed at the entrances or in another place deemed Suitable.
    • The sign of peace will not be exchanged.
    • Communicants will receive the Blessed Sacrament in their hand and not on the Tongue.
    • To distribute communion the celebrant, or the extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, must sanitize his/her hands and wear a mask, taking care not to come into contact with the hands of the faithful.
    • Wherever possible, entrance and exit doors will remain open, so that the faithful do not have to touch the handles.
    • If the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered spaces will be configured to allow for the appropriate physical distancing and plans for sanitization.
    • Reconciliation should take place in large and airy spaces that allow compliance with the measures of distancing and confidentiality required by the sacrament.