Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, He established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God. In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness; 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. Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults We welcome all to be baptized into the Church and join the body of Christ. If you are expecting a child, would like more information on baptism, or would like to learn more about becoming Catholic, please contact the Parish Office to speak to a member of the staff who will provide you with information.
Anyone who has not already been baptized can receive the sacrament of Baptism in the Catholic Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “Every person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized,” (paragraph 1246). Baptism leaves an indelible (permanent) mark on the soul and there is no way nor any reason that one could be re-baptized. Those who were baptized in another Christian denomination need not be re-baptized so long as their baptism is valid (baptized with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit)
There are no age restrictions for baptism; you cannot be too old or too young to be baptized.
Adapted from: aboutcatholics.com
A godparent's role is to take over or assist in the faith development of the person being baptized. This is especially important in the event that the parents cannot or do not adequately raise their children in the faith. Godparents can also be helpful through their prayers and example even if the child’s parents fulfill their own promise to raise the child in the faith. Therefore, the faith of the godparents is important in fulfilling the baptismal promise of being raised in the Catholic faith.
Adapted from: aboutcatholics.com
Some converted to Catholicism from another Christian denomination may not need to be baptized. Baptizing someone twice is not necessary so long as the person was baptized in water using the Trinitarian formula. The only way someone could be “baptized twice” is if the original baptism was not valid. However, this would not actually be a second baptism because the first “baptism” was not a real baptism. Most Protestant denominations have a valid baptism.
The Trinitarian required for Baptism is:
I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Adapted from: aboutcatholics.com
Baptism Preparation Dates
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Baptism Dates
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No Baptisms are celebrated during December or March
We ask all parents who are having their first child baptized at -St. Andrew’s to attend a preparation class.
All Baptism Prep classes are held at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center unless otherwise noted.
There are two options for Baptism Celebrations: Saturday at 12:00 pm OR Sunday at the 12:15 Mass
If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 201-669-3900