Through the Sacra, men and women enter the family of God and the faith community of the Church through the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Baptism is the "gateway" to the other sacraments, and to all the spiritual benefits offered through the Church. Persons may prepare for Baptism in different ways, depending on their age.

Adults:

Adults interested in joining the Church, including those who wish to be baptized, as well as those who wish to complete their initiation through the reception of Confirmation and Eucharist, participate in a year-long program known as the Right of Christian Initiation of Adults. This process includes study, together with periodic celebrations and liturgies in church, and culminates in the celebration of the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil. Anyone interested in the OCIA for themselves, or who would like to help with this process as a sponsor, is asked to contact the Religious Education Office.

School-Age Children:

Children at least 7 years of age who have not yet been baptized, are prepared for the sacraments in the course of their preparation in the spiritual formation offered by our school or R.E. program. For more information, please contact the Religious Education Office.

Baptisms are usually celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:30PM. Instructions for parents are required. These are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:30 PM in the Rectory.

Arrangements must be made in advance. Please call the Parish Office, 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.