Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), 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." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213)

Baptisms are normally scheduled on the second Sunday of the month, either during or immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Parents and godparents of those to be baptized are required to attend a baptism class, held the third Thursday of every other month during the summer at 6:30 p.m. in the parish conference room, and the third Saturday of the month during the winter at 3:30 p.m.. Please call the parish office two months prior to Baptism to schedule the required preparation conference.

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