Baptism

Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificent gift... We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal and most precious gift. - St. Gregory Nazianzen [Catechism of the Catholic Church , 1216]

In Baptism, we are freed of original sin, reborn as adopted children of God, and regenerated in the Holy Spirit. Baptism makes us members of Christ, incorporates us into His Church and makes us sharers in His mission. Baptism imprints on our souls an indelible spiritual character, which sets us apart for worship. Baptism can therefore never be repeated. In Baptism we die to the world and put on Christ, sharing in the priesthood of all believers. We are all baptized into one body, including those Christians not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church, who are to be accepted as our brethren. [1227, 1267-1272, 1279]

Congratulations and God's blessing on all involved with the Baptism of your child. This is a very exciting time when parents, grandparents, God parents and other relatives and friends come together to celebrate the beautiful sacrament of Baptism of our newest member of our Catholic faith. The Baptism of your child  is a wonderful blessed occasion for your child, your family and your parish family. We look forward to assisting you so that this is as special a day as possible!

This is a wonderful gift for your child, salvation in Jesus Christ and membership in His Church. This is also an important decision on your part because as the parents, you are the first teachers of your child in the practice of faith. This is why before you make the final decision, you yourselves will need to be active in your Christian faith and participating member of this Catholic community. We must teach what we believe and practice what we teach

If you feel that you are ready to share your faith in word and action with your child, then call the parish office at 325-7549 to schedule your child's Baptism. If you are a first time parent, you attend a Baptismal preparation class prior to your child being baptized.



 Baptisms are scheduled for the second Sunday of every month at 2:00PM in the gathering space of the church. Special times for Baptisms can be arranged by calling the parish office at 325-7549. 

Upcoming Baptism Schedule:
                           September 10, 2017
                           October 8, 2017
                           November 12, 2017
                           December 10, 2018
                           January 14, 2018
                           February 11, 2018
                           March 11, 2018
                           April 8, 2018
                           May 13, 2018
                           June 10, 2018