The Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism is the sacrament in which, by water and the word of God, a person is cleansed of all sin and reborn and sanctified in Christ to everlasting life.
Baptism Preparation:
Parents anticipating Baptism of their first child are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class. The class held every other month, is to ready the parents for the Catholic commitment they are making for their child and illuminates the significance of Baptism. Classes are scheduled on Thursday evenings at 6:00 in Parish Office. The next Baptism Preparation Classes will be:
July 18, 2013
September 19, 2013
Parishioners are asked to please call the Parish Office, 831-6531, to register before the birth of your child.
Baptism
Baptism is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month (except on select holidays or other special occasions) at or after the 5:00 pm or 11:00 am Mass. The next Baptism weekends are:
There are no Baptism weekends during Lent
June 15-16, 2013 after the 5:00 pm and 11:00 am Masses
July 20-21, 2013 after the 5:00 pm and 11:00 am Masses
Please call the Parish Office, 831-6531, if you have questions about the Sacrament of Baptism or would like to register your child for a Baptism Weekend.
Adult Baptism
See RCIA