The entire Christian life springs forth as a new life in Christ through Baptism
(CCC 1254)
“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were buried, therefore, with Him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life” Romans 6:3-4
The Sacrament of Baptism
Jesus was baptized and taught his Apostles to do likewise. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God. We become members of the Body of Christ as we are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.
We can’t wait to welcome your child into the life of Christ and our Church through Baptism!
Demo Site Catholic Church offers family baptisms on the first Saturday of each month at noon and the second and third Sundays of the month at 2pm. Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent. To get started, please scroll through the page below to guide you through our Baptismal process.
Qualifications to Celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism
Step 1
Parish Registration
√Parents of the child to be baptized must be registered at Demo Site.
√Non parishioners must receive a Letter of Permission from their home parish where they are registered and practicing their faith.
√Families who are new to the area and will regularly be practicing their faith at Demo Site should register at the parish.
Step 2
Baptismal Preparation Class
The Baptismal Preparation Class will provide parents practical guidance in introducing their small children into our Catholic Faith as well as discussing the lifelong commitments of Christian parenting. You will also learn about the elements of baptism, as well as the ritual, signs, and symbols of the sacrament.
Baptism Classes usually meet the third Wednesday of the month. First time parents must attend a Baptismal Preparation Class prior to the child’s baptism.
√If you have attended a Baptismal Preparation Class within the last five years, you not required to attend another class.
√If you attended the class at another Catholic parish within the last five years, you will be asked to provide documentation from that parish.
Step 3
Discern Godparents
Qualifications are:
√Over the age of 16
√One godmother and/or one godfather.
√One godparent must be current on their Catholic sacraments (ie. baptism, first communion, confirmation)
√The second godparent who is not current on their sacraments, or is of another Christian faith denomination, is considered at Christian witness.
Additional information regarding Godparents can be downloaded here.
Step 4
Schedule Baptism
Baptisms take place in a ceremony (not Mass) and are usually celebrated on the first Saturday of the month and the second Sunday of the month
Note
Age Specifications
√Newborns through 6 years old will be baptized in a ceremony. Contact the parish office at 123-456-7890 or send an email to example@example.com.
√Children 7 years and older will attend Religious Education Classes prior to baptism.
√Adults seeking baptism or to complete missing Catholic sacraments can find more information on “Becoming Catholic” (RCIA).
AFTER REVIEWING ALL THE STEPS PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW OR CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE AT 123-456-7890 TO SCHEDULE YOUR ATTENDANCE AT A BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS AND/OR BAPTISM.