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The Sacrament of Baptism
The Catholic Church teaches that Baptism is "the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission" (CCC 1213).
To learn more about how to receive this sacrament, please select from the options below:
Baptisms for Newborns to 6 Years Old
Baptisms are beautiful ceremonies that are worth celebrating with family and friends, but we should never forget the urgency of this sacrament for our children's spiritual wellbeing! The Lord himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1257). Therefore, the Church reminds us: "Parents are obliged to take care that infants are baptized in the first few weeks" (Canon 867).
You can find a short explanation on the urgency and importance of Baptism here. If the parents and godparents are ready to commit to the baptismal promises, then we strongly encourage families not to wait or delay on giving their child the priceless gift of becoming a child of God!
If your child is already older than an infant, we would love to help you prepare and plan for this great sacrament as soon as possible! Please look at the information below so we can start walking with your family on this sacramental journey!
Baptism for 7 Years Old & Older
Whether you are an adult seeking the sacrament of Baptism or you have a child older than 7 that you would like to baptize, we would love to help you get started with the process!
For children in elementary school, please contact Joyce Sprouse (Faith Formation Coordinator).
For youth in Mid-High or High School, please contact Christina Kosiewicz (Youth Coordinator).
For adults, please contact Brad Becker (Pastoral Associate). You can learn more about the process of adult Baptisms below.
Baptism for Adults
OCIA (Orderof Christian Initiation of Adults) is the discernment and formation process the Catholic Church uses to bring unbaptized adults to Jesus Christ and His Church. It is also the process we use to fully initiate baptized adults (whether Catholic or another Christian denomination) into the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist.
Through this process, you will discover and experience our Catholic faith as we encounter God in prayer, learn about what we Catholics believe and how that shapes our worldview, and introduce you to our parish community.
