The Sacrament of Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism welcomes you into a life of faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church community. In Baptism we celebrate our rebirth into a spiritual life and our commitment to renounce the hurtful and destructive ways of the world.

Infants and children may be baptized after parents and godparents attend a class that explains Baptism and how they will represent the infant or child in the baptismal ceremony. The class also addresses the obligations of parents and godparents relative to the child’s spiritual formation. Adults may also be baptized after they complete the class, and they will represent themselves in the baptismal ceremony.

Baptism can be celebrated during a Mass or after the Mass, whichever fits the family and Priest/Deacon better. This sacrament is a joyful event in which we encourage families to gather near and rejoice in the gift of God’s grace and eternal life as the presider baptizes with water and proclaims, “I baptize you in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”

If you are interested in this or any sacrament click here for Sacramental Preparation information,