BAPTISM

Baptism Preparation

Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism Preparation

 

 

Q. What is baptism?

A.  Baptism is a Sacrament that cleanses us from original sin, and makes us Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven. 1

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Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word. 2

 

Infants and Children age 6 and younger

Baptismal prep at Saint John Vianney is done by meeting with the priest. Please download and fill out the Baptismal Registration Form below then email the completed form to the parish office.   ​

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Children

Children after the age of 7 years old will have to attend preparatory classes. Contact the office to schedule an appointment to begin this process for your child to be baptized. 

 

Adults

Unbaptized Adults must attend the Order of Christian Initiation classes starting in mid- September and ending at Easter. After attending classes and having sufficient reflection on entering the Catholic Church, Adults are baptized at the Easter Vigil. 

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1 Baltimore Catechism, 621

2 Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213