Baptism
what is baptism and Why Do we RECEIVE it?
Baptism, as with all of the sacraments, is a visible and outward sign. It is an efficacious sign that seals us as belonging to Christ as His adopted sons and daughters. It unites us as Christians and makes us members of the Body of Christ. As the Catechism states, baptism symbolizes the "burial into Christ's death, from which [we rise] up by resurrection with him, as a new creature." (CCC, 1214). In other words, it is through baptism that we are reborn into a new life and washed clean of original sin. Baptism is a sacrament that is necessary for salvation. As Christ tells us in John 3:5, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."
How do I go about scheduling a baptism?
(¿Cómo programo un bautismo?)
For Children age 6 and under: Baptism Preparation for Parents and Godparents preparing to baptize an infant or young child under six years old is done by completing a baptism certification course (instructions below).
Age 7-15: Please register for A Family of Faith.
Age 16-Adult: Please register for the O.C.I.A.
(En español)
Para niños de 6 años y menores: La preparación para el bautismo para padres y padrinos que se preparan para bautizar a un bebé o un niño pequeño menor de seis años se realiza completando un curso de certificación de bautismo (instrucciones a continuación).
Edad 7-15: Regístrese en Una Familia de Fe.
Edad 16-Adulto: Regístrese en O.C.I.A.
baptism instructions
(Instrucciones de bautismo)
Step 1: Take Baptism Class:
(Toma la clase de bautismo)
Belonging Certification Course (English)
Pertenecer Curso de Certificación (Español)
(After purchasing the course, you will receive an email with a direct link to access the course)
Step 2: Print course certificate and provide certificate to the Parish Office.
(Imprima el certificado del curso y entregue el certificado a la Oficina Parroquial)
Step 3: Complete and return a Parent Form and Godparent Form to the Parish Office.
(Complete y devuelva un formulario para padres y un formulario para padrinos a la oficina parroquial)
Step 4: Meet with the Director of Religious Education for a brief follow-up meeting.
(Reúnase con el Director de Educación Religiosa para una breve reunión de seguimiento)
Step 5: Contact Fr. Steve Garza to schedule the baptism.
(Póngase en contacto con el Padre Steve Garza para programar el bautismo)