Like all of the sacraments, baptism is primarily about our connection to Jesus Christ. Jesus himself was baptized at the beginning of his ministry, and baptism has been a hallmark of Christian identity since the time of the apostles. To quote the Catechism, “Through baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as [children] of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church, and made sharers in her mission.”

In other words, baptism connects us to Christ, and through him connects us to all of the other baptized.

Planning Baptism

You’ve just had a baby! Or, you’re going to have a baby! Either way, congratulations! Hopefully everyone is healthy and happy.

Once you’re home from the hospital and settling into your new sleep-deprived routine, it might be time to begin making some plans to get your child baptized. If you’re into planning, you could even start this process before the delivery.

To get started, contact the Rectory to scheduled either by giving us a call, or filling out the form  located here.

What you will need:

God Parents. To choose two godparents, they must meet the following criteria:

• Designated by the parents
• At least 16 years old
• A practicing Catholic who has been confirmed and received First Communion
• Not the child’s father or mother 

Over 16 years of age? Please visit our OCIA page to learn more about next steps.