Baptism, Infants (click any left tab to pause the scrolling)
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Infant Baptism
The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters. . . . Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.
In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love. (from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults)
We are welcomed to the doorsteps of the other six (6) sacraments of the Church: Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick.
Bishop Donald Hying explains "why Baptism?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBQaxJHFRyA
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Parents' Acknowledgement(Please Read Carefully)
I understand that on the day of our child's Baptism, I will make a promise before God and the faith community to raise our child "in the practice of the faith." I know that means, among other things, that I must must be an example to my child by:
- First, practicing the faith and receiving the sacraments regularly myself
- Fulfill my obligation to attend Mass each week with my child
- Teach my child the faith at home
- Ensure s/he receives formal religious education in the Church when the time comes, and
- Make sure that s/he is properly prepared to receive all the other sacraments.
I also understand, as the Church teaches, that although I am obligated as a Catholic Christian to attend the celebration of Mass each weekend, there may be things that put me "outside the good graces of the Church," and, therefore, prevent me from receiving Holy Communion during those Masses. These things would include cohabitation ("living together with someone who is not my legal spouse), not being married in the presence of a priest or deacon of the Catholic Church or being guilty of mortal sin for which I have not sought forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If these exist in my life, I will do all that I can to remedy these situations which would allow me to receive our Lord in Holy Communion, practice my faith mor fully and help fulfill my promise to raise my child in the practice of the faith by my example.
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Request for Infant Baptism
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Godparents Requirements
A Child must have one (1) practicing Roman Catholic godparent in good standing with the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church requirements for Roman Catholic godparents according to Canon Law are:- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must be mature enough to understand, accept and carry out the duties of a godparent
- Must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
- Must be living a life consistent with the faith and morals of the Catholic Church
- Must be actively practicing the faith
- If two (2) godparents are chosen, they may not be of the same gender
- There may be no more than two (2) godparents
- If both are Catholic, both must meet all the criteria above
- A non-Catholic Christian cannot be a godparent but may be a "Christian Witness"
To provide information about the godparents you have chosen for your child, please click on the button below.
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