Baptism

The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.

In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.

Sacramental Preparation

From the moment of Baptism, a child becomes a member of a new and larger family, the Christian community. This community follows Jesus who is “the way, the truth, and the life.”  Joined to others in common faith, hope and love, the child grows within the Body of Christ. Families preparing for the Baptism of an infant should contact the parish office to register for a parent session. Once baptized, the child’s faith is fostered by the domestic church, which is the family. By participating in the Eucharist with the family the child will grow in faith with the greater community of the Church.  The child completes the Sacraments of Initiation with the reception of Confirmation in high school.

Parents (registered parish members) are required to attend one instructional session prior to the birth or baptism of their child. Please contact the Christian Formation Office to register and for information about scheduling your instructional sessions. To access the registration form, please click here.