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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