By the numbers

Tyler Boelkens (right) places a ring on the finger of his wife, Erin, at their wedding at Christ the King Church in Little Rock in 2007.
Tyler Boelkens (right) places a ring on the finger of his wife, Erin, at their wedding at Christ the King Church in Little Rock in 2007.

2007 sacramental statistics in the Diocese of Little Rock

Baptism
3,346 people were baptized
2,939 of these were infants
206 were minors and 201 were adults

Eucharist
2,389 children received their First Communion
430 others also received their first Eucharist

Reconciliation
Statistics on those who received this sacrament are not recorded

Confirmation
1,748 youth were confirmed in Arkansas parishes
430 others were also confirmed

Marriage
559 couples were married in Catholic churches across the state
332 of these were both Catholic while 227 were interfaith couples

Holy Orders
One man was ordained to the priesthood in the diocese

Anointing of the Sick
Statistics on those who received this sacrament are not recorded

Source: The Diocese of Little Rock Official Catholic Directory 2008

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