Baptism
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: ‘Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.'” – Catechism, 1213.
Preparing for baptism is exciting! Since apostolic times, Christians have baptized Adults,
Children, and Babies (Acts 11:13-14, 16:15, 33).
Baptism of Children
- Classes to attend
- Paperwork needed
- Parent involvement/information
- Godparent involvement/information
Godparents must be 16 years old and have received Catholic Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation
Please try to pick someone who will help you mentor your child in the Catholic faith, not just “Uncle Larry” because he is your brother.
Baptism for Adults
Millions of adults are baptized into the Catholic faith every year.
We have an entire ministry to help answer their questions about becoming Catholic. It’s call RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). This is a welcoming environment where you can meet with others who are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church.
This is a program for unbaptized children between the ages of 7 and 17, parishioners and non-parishioners, who are preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation; Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion and will be received into the Holy Catholic Church on Easter Vigil 2019.