“Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Congratulations! – This is a time of great joy for your family as you celebrate the birth of a child. It is also the time to prepare for your child’s “second birth,” his/her rebirth in Christ. These simple guidelines will help you to prepare for that moment.
The Celebration of Baptism for Parishioners – Roman Catholics who live in our parish are most encouraged to have the celebration of Baptism for their child at St. Christopher’s Church. If you are not registered with the parish, we will be happy to have you join our parish family. On occasion, parishioners request that the Sacrament of Baptism be celebrated in another Catholic Church. We are happy to give permission to registered parishioners, provided that arrangements are made for the Baptismal Preparation Meeting either at St. Christopher’s or in the parish of Baptism.
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Baptism Information Sheet
The Role of Parents – It is hoped that parents show a level of commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church, as evidenced by their sincere efforts to lead Christian lives. It is hoped that parents are registered members of our parish, participate regularly at Sunday Mass, are growing in love for God and neighbor, have found prayer and faith to be important elements in their daily lives, and working to eliminate unjust attitudes and practices from their lives. Parents should be ready and eager to meet their responsibilities as Christian parents.
The Role of Godparents – Godparents are expected to profess the faith in which the child is to be raised. Godparents show the newly baptized how to live the Gospel in personal and social life and sustain them in difficult times. Therefore, Godparents must be suitable for this role and must intend to fulfill it. At least one Godparent must be chosen.
The Day of Baptism – All are welcome to attend! Please arrive before 1:00 pm and sit in the front pews of church. The Liturgy of Baptism will last 30-45 minutes. Flash photography is allowed. Video photography is allowed, but no additional lights may be used. Feel free to take pictures after the ceremony. We hope that you have a wonderful day!
Baptism Guidelines (PDF)