Baptism
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Gerry KerstenEnglish Baptism Preparation
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Benito & Juana CarreraSpanish Baptism Preparation
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“Go therefore 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.”Matthew 28:19-20
Parents
Baptism is the initiation of the child (infant to 6 years old) into our community and the practice of our faith. Thus, the Sacrament is celebrated after the parents, who are the primary teachers of faith to their child, have reflected on their commitment to live the faith and are doing so and have participated in a preparation process.
Godparents
The role of a godparent is to help you in raising your child in the Catholic faith as representatives of the faith community. We encourage you to choose godparents who will take their role seriously. Your child may have no more than two legal godparents. (Any others should be considered honorary godparents and they will not be a formal part of the ceremony or listed on the baptismal certificate). If there are two godparents, then one must be male and the other female. Godparents must be at least 16 years of age and at least one of the godparents must be a confirmed Catholic. If you are having your child baptized at our parish, at least one godparent will need to attend a baptism preparation class. They can attend the one we offer at SS. Peter & Paul or at a parish of their choice. (Written verification of class attendance will need to be turned in with the other baptism paperwork.)
Baptism Preparation & Celebration
English Baptism
Preparation is on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in Room #5
Spanish Baptism
Preparation is on the last two Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 pm in Room #5
Baptism of Adults and Children of Catechetical Age
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) offers classes for adults and children aged 6 or older into full communion with the Catholic Church through the receipt of the sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist).
To learn more about receiving the sacrament of Baptism as an adult or child of catechetical age, visit the RCIA page.
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