What is the Sacrament of Baptism?

From the apostolic times, to become a Christian is followed by a journey and an initiation that consists of several stages.

This road can be traveled quickly or slowly and always includes some essential elements:

  • The proclamation of the Word
  • The reception of the Gospel that leads to conversion
  • The profession of faith
  • The baptism
  • The outpouring of the Holy Spirit
  • Access to Eucharistic communion
Baptism

Since the baptism of the children became the habitual form of celebration of this sacrament, it has become a unique act that integrates very abbreviated the stages previous to the Christian initiation. By its very nature, Baptism of children demands a post-baptismal catechumenate. It is not only a question of the need for instruction after Baptism, but of the necessary development of baptismal grace in the growth of the person. It is the proper moment of catechesis.

The fruit of Baptism or baptismal grace is a rich reality that includes: the forgiveness of original sin and all personal sins; The birth into the new life, whereby man is made the adopted son of the Father, a member of Christ and temple of the Holy Spirit.

By the very act of baptism, the baptized is incorporated into the Church, Body of Christ, and made a partaker of the priesthood of Christ.

To celebrate the sacrament of Baptism a child is required to:

  • The baptisms are on Saturdays at 11 am
  • Only children under 7 years of age can be baptized in this way (if the child is 7 years of age or older, he / she should be registered for the catechism).
  • Register early to set aside date
  • Apply at the office to fill out the registration
  • Present the birth certificate of the child to be baptized (the certificate of baptism will be made according to the birth certificate)
  • Donation of $ 50.00
  • Godparents: If the godparents are a marriage they must be married by the Catholic Church
  • If they are single, they must be living with the teachings of the Church. (Be baptized, have First Communion, and Confirmation.) They can not cohabit as a couple with another person or be married to the civilian.
  • Only Roman Catholics can be godparents in a Catholic baptism.
  • Be over 16 years of age.
  • Parents and Godparents must take a pre-baptism before baptism
  • The talk will be on the Wednesday before the Baptism date from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
  • If the godparents can not attend the Sanctuary, they can register and attend the class in the parish where they live (bring the receipt two weeks before the baptism)