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Call the rectory for an appointment.
Baptism of children requires a learning process by the parents who are the first educators of their children in the ways of faith and who reflect the image of God to their children.
After an initial interview with the priest or deacon, the parents enroll in a Baptismal preparation class which is taught monthly by volunteer members from our parish community. Classes are usually held in the school library on the first Thursday of every month.
We are all on a journey. The baptismal preparation process is a journey to greater appreciation: of ourselves, of each other, of our Faith, of God.
Since the Second Vatican council, emphasis has returned to the Sacrament of Baptism as immersion into the community and the life and values of Christ. It is the first of three essential Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist.
Baptism is a life-long process, not an instant transformation. Christian initiation marks the beginning of a process of growing in relationship to God through membership in the Catholic-Christian community.
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