The Sacrament of Baptism
In Baptism, Christ unites us with himself. It is the Sacrament of regeneration in which Christ gives us Gods grace. Through Baptism, as through a door, we enter the Church, the Christian community. It is a celebration of initiation into Christianity. Just as Jesus died, was buried and rose again to a new life, so through the water of baptism one becomes dead to sin and alive in Christ Jesus.This is a privilege and a responsibility to bear.
Classes
The decision to have a child Baptized is not to be taken lightly by the Church or parents. That is why some preparations are required. Before a child is presented for Baptism the parents should understand what Baptism is all about and above all, be honest in their decision. Parents are to be in good standing and practicing members of the Christian community into which their child is to enter. If not, it is better to wait till they themselves are living that life. They are, as the Rite of Baptism says, “to be witnesses of the Faith, by what they say and do.”
As part of your baptismal preparation at St. Dominic’s, parents and godparents are asked to complete an on-line course at home prior to your baptismal preparation classes at the parish. This online course must be completed before you continue in the rest of the process. The web-based series is called REBORN and is available in both English and Spanish.
- must be at least 16 years of age
- fully initiated into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation
- if married, marriage has a blessing of a Catholic Church
- regularly participate in Sunday Mass and striving to live a life in harmony with the Church
- not the father or mother of the one to be Baptized
- will support the godchild by prayer and by Christian example in your daily life and serve as an example in encouraging the child to participate in the sacramental life of the Church
