The principal effects of baptism are purification from sins and a new birth in the Holy Spirit. “In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever-deeper love.” (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults)
Parents wishing to have their infant children baptized are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class before the birth of their first child. It is highly recommended that infants be baptized within one month of birth. Parents wishing to have their children ages 7-14 prepared for Baptism must enroll in our O.C.I.C. (Order of Christian Initiation for Children) program. Likewise, adults wishing to be baptized are prepared through O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults).
Godparents are chosen by the parents or guardian and cannot be the child's mother or father. We ask that you choose a confirmed practicing Catholic, age 16 or older, and if married, who has been married in the Catholic Church. Below is the Godparent Certificate of Eligibility form, which must be signed and returned prior to baptism.
