Baptism

“Full authority has been given to me both in heaven and on earth; go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” —Matthew 28:18-19

When Jesus commanded his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which we would die to sin and begin to live a new life with God. When we’re baptized, we are welcome into God’s family and become a member of the Body of Christ, the Church.

Infant Baptism (Age 0 – Kindergarten)
Baptisms are celebrated during regular Sunday mass, including Saturday vigils. Parents who wish to have their infant children baptized need to attend a Baptism preparation session, usually held on the last Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact: Susan Blakeslee, [email protected].

Children (1st through 8th Grade)
Parents and school-age children prepare for Baptism through completing one year of age-appropriate Elementary Faith Formation. Contact: Jeremiah Shoop, [email protected].

High School Youth (9th-11th Grade) 
Unbaptized high school youths prepare to receive all three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) through a two-year Confirmation Preparation Process. Contact: Jeremiah Shoop, [email protected].

Adults (12th Grade and older)
Adults who wish to be baptized into the Catholic Church will prepare to receive all three sacraments of initiation through the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). Contact: Deacon Chuck McDaniels at [email protected].