Baptism
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What is Baptism?
The Sacrament of Baptism is a Sacrament of welcoming into the Church. As the first of three official Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism is a person’s first step in the Christian life, inviting him or her into the family of the Church and providing an entry into a new life in the Spirit of God. To be baptized is to be received, enlightened, washed, and renewed in the love of our Lord.
The action of baptism is actually pretty straightforward. Water is poured over the head of the one being baptized as the priest or deacon declares, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” It’s a simple action but one with incredible effects, as the newly baptized person is claimed for Christ, joyfully received by the community of faith, strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and freed from the stain of Original Sin. It truly is a wonderful way to be welcomed.
Baptisms at Our Churches
Are you interested in getting someone in your family baptized? That's fantastic. Congratulations! The
first step you can take is to call the Parish Office of the church where you'd like the baptism to take place. The secretary will be able to explain to you the steps you'll need to take to complete baptismal preparation and the possibilities for dates and times.
CLICK HERE to find the information for each Office so that you can contact us and begin the process of scheduling this beautiful Sacrament for your family.
Not A Baby? Not A Problem.Most baptisms in the Catholic Church are of babies, but that's not the only way for someone to get baptized. We also welcome anyone who is interested in joining our Church and becoming a member of our family of faith. Depending on your age and past religious experience, there are different routes that can be taken either toward being baptized or possibly being fully initiated into the Church through all three of our Sacraments of Initiation. For information about these possibilities, you can CLICK HERE to learn about the RCIA process and contact our RCIA Coordinator, Eileen Dignazio.