“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
MATTHEW 28:19-28
The first of the seven sacraments, and the “door” which gives access to the other sacraments, Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our justification. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist constitute the “sacraments of initiation” by which a believer receives the remission of original and personal sin, begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ.
When a person is baptized he or she is:
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Made a new creation, an adopted son or daughter of God, who has become partaker of the divine nature. – CCC 1265
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A member of the Body of Christ, the Church. – CCC 1267
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Freed from the power of darkness and is brought into the realm of the freedom of the children of God. – CCC 1250
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Able to believe in God, to hope in him, and to love him through the theological virtues; Given the power to love and act under the prompting of the Holy Spirit through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. -CCC 1266
Requirements
Requirements to have a Baptism Celebration at St. Michael the Archangel
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Child must be under 7 years old.
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You must obtain a Baptism Registration Packet before you sign up for classes. Bring the completed packet to the parish office at least two weeks before the desired Baptism date.
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Call the Parish office one week before the Baptism celebration to confirm that all the paperwork has been received and that all of the steps have been completed.
Parents
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Parents must be willing to bring their child up in the Catholic Faith. Baptism is the beginning of supernatural life, but it must be nurtured throughout life.
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Parents must attend a Baptism preparation class here or at another parish.
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If the parents have already attended a class within the last two years, they must provide a letter with the date of attendance.
Godparents / Sponsors
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Must be a fully initiated Catholic, meaning they have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.
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Must be 16 years or older.
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Must attend a Baptism preparation class before they can schedule a Baptism date.
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If godparents have already attended a class within the last two years, they must provide a letter with the date of attendance.
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Must participate regularly at Sunday Masses and receive Holy Communion.
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If married, must be married according to the teachings and laws of the Catholic Church.
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Those cohabitating do not meet the requirements.
