Sacraments and Religious Education
We at Good Shepherd are delighted to accompany you in the administration of the sacraments and your children's religious education in English! Below you'll find more information about each sacrament and religious education.
- BAPTISM
We perform Baptism in English, warmly welcoming new members to our parish as God’s beloved daughters and sons. For more information about Baptism, please contact Shannon Poltera at shannon.poltera@kath-zug.ch or the Parish Office at 041 728 80 20.
- FIRST COMMUNION
Good Shepherd offers an engaging, comprehensive program for preparing children to recieve their First Communion. Beginning during the first week of September, classes are held on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for nine months. If you are interested, please complete the registration form and return it to Shannon Poltera at shannon.poltera@kath-zug.ch. Please note that we must have a readable copy of your child’s baptism certificate. It does not need to be newly issued and can be submitted electronically, by post, or hand delivery.
- RECONCILIATION (also known as Confession)
Confessions may be heard on Saturdays from 16:30 – 17:15 before the Saturday evening Mass.
While we do our best to accommodate parishioners of different language needs, it is not always possible for us to ensure that the priest on duty speaks English. (They generally do, but there are a few that do not.)
To make an appointment with Fr. Kurt for Confession in English, please contact the parish office at 041 728 8020.
- CONFIRMATION
Confirmation deepens the grace we received at baptism and strengthens us through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Good Shepherd offers a thorough course of ten sessions which we call Training. Based on the YouCatseries which is anchored in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Training sessions usually meet on Sunday afternoons with the requirement that candidates attend Mass afterwards (Sundays at 5:00 p.m.) Please fill out the registration form and send it to Shannon Poltera at shannon.poltera@kath-zug.ch.
- ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Through the Anointing of the Sick, Jesus draws near with tenderness and strength. In addition to being administered at the final moments of life, Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing, peace, and spiritual courage for anyone facing serious illness, surgery, or the burdens of age. For requests, please contact Father Kurt Schaller at 041 728 80 20 or pfarramt.gut-hirt@kath-zug.ch.
- MATRIMONY
We are happy to accompany and support couples as they prepare for marriage and throughout their journey. Please note that in order to be married at Good Shepherd, couples must fulfill certain requirements including: a meeting with the pastor, completion of a Catholic marriage preparation course as well as having ready their baptismal certificates and other administrative documents. We recommend allowing at least six months for preparation. For more information, please contact Father Kurt Schaller at 041 728 80 20 or pfarramt.gut-hirt@kath-zug.ch.
- ORDINATION
In Ordination, men are consecrated to serve as deacons, priests, or bishops. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Parish Office at pfarramt.gut-hirt@kath-zug.ch; alternatively, Father Kurt Schaller would be delighted to hear from you after Mass.
