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."
  
  – The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
- Baptism is the sacrament that marks the beginning of the entire Christian life, and is the first of the sacraments of initiation. In Baptism we are freed from sin and become sons and daughters of God. We receive the very life of God, become part of the Body of Christ, become members of the Church and are called to share in its mission (Compendium to the Catechism of the Catholic Church).
  
  The Catholic Church baptizes at any age, infants through adults, though the requirements vary based on the age of the person to be baptized.
  
  For infants and children up to age 7 yrs., the sacrament of Baptism is generally celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month following the 11am Mass.
  Approximately 6 months prior to a Baptism for children ages 0-6 yrs., parents are asked to contact the Parish Center and to attend two preparation classes. Session One: Baptism is a Gift; Session Two: Baptism is a Beginning. These classes are held following the 9am Sunday Mass (dates listed below). Parents are encouraged to begin the preparation process 6 months prior to the birth or adoption.
  Session 1: Baptism is a Gift:
  10:15 to 11:00am in the Adoration Chapel
  September 27, 2026
  October 18
  November 22
  December 6
  January 24, 2027
  February 28
  March 21
  April 25
  May 23
  
  Session 2: Baptism is a Beginning
  10:15 to 11:00am in the Adoration Chapel
  September 13, 2026
  October 4
  November 8
  December 20
  January 10, 2027
  February 14
  March 14
  April 4
  
  Please contact Jeri Nulty in the parish office ([email protected] / 651.789.8350) to register for these classes. Session 1 must be taken prior to Session 2.
  
  For baptism for ages 7 yrs and older, please contact Christina Stokman at 651.457.8841.