Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, making us sons and daughters of God and members of the Body of Christ and freeing us from sin. Through Baptism, we are welcomed into the Catholic Church, the community of faith. When we are baptized, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. Baptism enables us to receive the other sacraments and to grow in the life of the Risen Christ.

Many Catholics receive this sacrament as infants. Before infants are baptized, the parents (and often the godparents as well) receive preparation for their child’s sacramental faith journey. Adults and teenagers who have not been baptized and who wish to become Catholic usually participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. After this period of formation, they receive the Sacraments of Initiation, which include Baptism.

Baptism is the first sacrament celebrated by our Catholic faith. Through the initiation of baptism, all are welcomed into the Catholic faith and receive the grace to free one from original sin.

Requirements:

• Infant – 7 years old
• Family must be registered with Guardian Angels or another Catholic parish for at least three months prior to the baptism
• Attend a baptism preparation interview
• Attend a baptism preparation class for parents and Godparents
• Godparents must be practicing Catholics over the age of 18, registered in a Catholic parish
• Baptisms are by appointment