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Baptisms (Liturgy)

“Baptisms are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month following the 12 Noon Mass. Baptismal preparation is required for all parents who have not already participated in a preparation class. The preparation class is offered six times a year. Call the parish office to schedule baptisms and to make a reservation for baptismal preparation.”

“Baptism, the gate of the Sacraments, necessary for salvation in fact or, at least, in intention, by which women and men are freed from their sins, are reborn as children of God and, configured to Christ by an indelible character, are incorporated in the Church, is validly conferred only by washing with true water together with the required form of words.” (Canon 849, Code of Canon Law, 1983)

It is the beginning of a life-long process in the Church. Baptism is celebrated when the parents of the child make a commitment to live, practice, and teach all of the values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Sacrament of Baptism bestows the grace of God on the person; if frees a person of Original Sin; and, it makes that person a true member of the living Christian Community.

  • Infant baptism is celebrated only when the parents are actively practicing the Catholic faith.
  • SPONSORS: For a person to be a “Sponsor” at Baptism or Confirmation, that person must be at least 16 years old, a confirmed Catholic, and in good standing.
    • “Good standing” means to be attending Mass weekly, the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly, an active member of a parish. If the sponsor is married, the marriage must be validated in the Catholic Church.
    • If there are two sponsors, they must be male and female.
    • There is only a requirement for one (1) sponsor.
    • An active, baptized Christian from another faith may act as a “Non-Catholic Witness” to the baptism, and assume the role of godparent. However, there is still a requirement for a Sponsor.
    • If the Sponsor is not from the Church of the Baptism, they would need a “Sponsor certificate” from their own Pastor to verify that they meet all the requirements of Baptism.