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Baptism

Baptismal preparation for parents of infants and young children: Baptism is the beginning of the faith journey that leads to everlasting life with God. The  Church's preferred time for baptisms is at Sunday Mass.  Baptism establishes a relationship between your child and the parish community, which is symbolized in a powerful way by celebrating the baptism at Mass where the parish can welcome your child into our faith community.  Baptisms (except during Lent) are scheduled during Mass on the second weekend of every month at a time announced prior to the actual date.  Baptisms can also be scheduled on the fourth Sunday of every month at 1:15 p.m. If for some reason another time must be arranged, or if a visiting clergyman is requested, arrangements can be made with one of the clergy staff.

Attendance at a baptismal preparation program is a necessary requirement for infant baptism.  Baptism classes will be offered approximately every six weeks in the coming year.  The classes will be held on the following Wednesdays in the Cronin Center at 7:00 p.m.

2008: March 5

         April 23

         June 4

         July 23

         September 3

         October 15

         December 3

Call the Parish Office, (410) 661-4888, to register before attending the class.

Baptismal information folders are also available at the welcome station or in the bulletin board rack in the back of the church.

Adults are received into the Church by either Baptism or the Profession of Faith following a process in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Program which provides instructions in the faith of our Church. See the RCIA link for more information.

 

 For more SIJ Parish Baptism Guidelines click here.

 To download the Baptism Information Form click here.



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