Baptism
“The fruit of Baptism, or baptismal grace, is a rich reality that includes forgiveness of original sin and all personal sins, birth into the new life by which man becomes an adoptive son of the Father, a member of Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit. By this very fact the person baptized is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ, and made a sharer in the priesthood of Christ.””
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, baptism is the church’s way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.
The Sacrament of Baptism ushers us into the divine life, cleanses us from sin, and initiates us as members of the Christian community. It is the foundation for the sacramental life. Baptism is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation into the life of Christ within His Church. The historical order of these three sacraments is: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion.
The Age of Baptism
Lucas Conley Family Life Coordinator (623) 975-5614
In the Catholic tradition, infants are typically baptized within the first few weeks after birth, though baptism may be received at any age. For children prior to the age of reason (newborn to about age 6), the Church focuses on preparing parents and godparents, who accept the privilege and responsibility of raising the child in the Catholic faith. Once a child reaches the age of reason, generally around age 7, the candidate must receive formation for the sacrament to ensure they understand its meaning and significance.
We are happy to serve parishioners who have been registered for six months or longer, as well as individuals residing within our canonical boundaries. Those who are not parishioners and live outside our boundaries should contact the parish in their area to schedule their child’s baptism.
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Baptismal Preparation for Parents & Godparents
The parish offers a 2-session series for Baptismal preparation, which is held on the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of the month from 9:30am until 11:30am in . Parents and godparents are required to attend both sessions to complete the formation process. Registration is required.
Registration for Classes
Families wishing to register for the preparation class will first meet with the Family Life Coordinator. This initial meeting is designed to get to know the family, welcome them into the community, and build a connection to the larger community through parish leadership relationships. Please fill out the Baptismal Inquiry form to set up the time to meet with a parish team member.
Registration Forms
Nanci Lukasik-Smith Director of Evangelization (623) 975-5600