Baptism
Baptism for infants – contact the Parish Office at [email protected].
O.C.I.A. (Baptism for adults) – contact Jason Van Foeken at [email protected].
This sacrament is primarily called Baptism because of the central rite with which it is celebrated. To baptize means to “immerse” in water. The one who is baptized is immersed into the death of Christ and rises with him as a “new creature” (2 Corinthians 5:17). This sacrament is also called the “bath of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:5); and it is called “enlightenment” because the baptized becomes “a son of light” (Ephesians 5:8).
Compendium Catechism of the Catholic Church, 252
As the first of three sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist – baptism serves as the gateway to all the other sacraments. It enables one to be born anew in Christ and grants us each a share in his divine life.
Documents Required for Baptism:
- The child birth certificate
- If parents are married in the church, copy of their marriage certificate
- God parents, if they are not registered parishioners. A letter of suitability from the pastor of the church regularly attend.
- Parents and Godparents will need certificate of completion for a Baptismal Preparation Class.