These celebrations take place within the principal Eucharist of the day so that our members may welcome the newly baptized into Christ’s body and into our midst. Baptism is not an end in itself. It is the beginning of a faith journey which lasts a lifetime and is lived out in the context of a worshipping community. It is therefore required that parents and/or custodial adults presenting their children for baptism be active members of this parish or the parish in their hometown.
The clergy and parish members help prepare adults wishing to have their children baptized. Young children are prepared in ways appropriate to their age level. We also prepare adults who desire to be baptized. Baptism of adults is often reserved for the
Great Vigil of Easter.
The parish also prepares for the baptism of new members by holding baptismal candidates in our Prayers and by our encouragement and example of faithful witness. We strive to make each occasion for baptism a festival of worship and celebration as we honor those who have died and now live in Christ.
The administration of baptism is a joyful occasion in the life of our parish. Baptism is full incorporation into the Christian community and its’ celebration is usually reserved for: