• The Sacrament of Baptism
  
  Baptism is the first sacrament of Christian initian.  Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.
  
  
  BAPTISMS
  English:  September 5^th, 19^th; October 17^th, November 14^th, December 5^th at 10:00 a.m. By appointment only.
  Spanish:   August 22^nd; September 12^th, 26^th, October 10^th, 24^th, November 7^th, November 21^st, December 19^th at 10:00 a.m. By appointment only.
  
  
  
  
  Infants and young children
  
  Baptisms are scheduled through the rectory office.  Parents and godparents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Seminar before they can schedule a child's baptism.
  
  Adults
  
  Baptism is scheduled at the Easter Vigil.  There are regular meetings throughout the year for reflection and preparation for the celebration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
  
  Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213
  
   

  

  
  
  Pre-Baptism instructions are mandatory for parents and godparents. Call Rectory for instruction.