Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life.  Through Baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of Christ.  We become members of the Body of Christ, the Church, and are made sharers in her  mission.

Infant Baptisms are celebrated with the parish community at Mass on designated Sundays during the year.  Baptisms outside of Mass are scheduled with the deacons of the parish and arrangements can be made by contacting the Parish Center.

The following are Baptism Sundays for the remainder of 2009 and for 2010:
  

January 9 & 10, 2010 February 13 & 14, 2010  April 10 & 11, 2010 May 8 & 9, 2010

June 12 & 13, 2010 July 10 & 11, 2010 August 7 & 8, 2010 September 4 & 5, 2010

October 2 & 3, 2010 November 6 & 7, 2010 December 4 & 5, 2010

Parents should register for Baptism preparation classes.  These classes review the baptism rite and provide an explanation of the meaning of the symbols involved in the baptismal ceremony as well as offer advice on Christian parenting.   They are held monthly, and you can register by contacting the Parish Center.  We encourage registration for the program before the birth of the child.

Baptism preparation classes are held at 12:45 pm in Room 2H of the  Parish Center. 
 
The remaining scheduled dates for 2009  and for 2010 are:

January 24, 2010 March 21, 2010 April 18, 2010 May 23, 2010

June 27, 2010 July 25, 2010 August 22, 2010 September 19, 2010

October 17, 2010 November 21, 2010 December 19, 2010

The role of godparent is a serious one and being chosen is an honor.
Godparents are supports for parents in modeling Christian living.  At least one godparent must be a confirmed, practicing Catholic.  If the other godparent is a Christian from another tradition, he or she serves as a  Christian witness.  Church law requires that godparents be at least 16  years of age.

Adult Baptisms are celebrated at the Easter Vigil as part of the RCIA  process.