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The Sacrament of Baptism is the sign of God's grace in welcoming new members into the Catholic Church. Just as Jesus was Baptized in the Jordan River by Saint John the Baptist, the new members of our Church are Baptized into the waters of everlasting life.
For infants and children under six years of age, the parents assume the primary responsibility for taking the promises of Baptism. This includes assuming the role of being the primary teachers of our faith to their children, both in their words (teaching them about God's love for us and how we are to love God and to love one another) and in their actions, by praying with them and bringing them to Mass each Sunday. Please contact one of our Deacons in the parish office for more information concering Baptims classes and the dates and times that the Sacrament of Baptism is conferred.
For children who have already started to attend school, the parents are asked to enroll their children in our Religious Education program as a preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism. In these classes they will learn more about their faith and what it means to be a member of the Catholic Church. Please see the link for "Religious Education and Faith Formation" for more information.
For adults who are seeking the Sacrament of Baptism, we invite you to join our Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) program to explore our faith tradition and to discern the direction in which God is calling you on your journey of faith. Adults are normally Baptized at the Easter Vigil Mass, with is the night before Easter Sunday. Please see the link for "Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults" for more information. |
