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“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

MT 28:19-28

Baptism

Baptism is the sacrament in which the Church, through parents, spouses, or friends, initiates a person into the joy of the Catholic faith.  One comes to know God as Father, Jesus as Savior and friend, and the Holy Spirit as our sharing in the Divine Life of God through the community of faith, the Church.

 

Requirements:

  • Infant Baptism
  • We need the birth certificate of the child and an ID of the parents.
  • Parents and godparents must attend one preparation class.
  • You can choose one or two godparents.
  • A stipend of$40 is requested from registered parishioners, $65 stipend if you aren’t registered.
  • Children 7 years through 18.
  • Must participate in Religious Education classes for 1 year.
  • Must request baptism of their own free will.
  • Can choose one or two godparents.
  • Adults—18years and older
  • Adults and young people participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), which meets on Wednesday evening from September through May.

Godparent/Sponsor Requirements: A godparent or sponsor is a practicing Catholic who has been baptized, confirmed, and married in the Catholic Church. Baptism requires two godparents; one godparent must meet the requirements, but you can include a second godparent as a Christian witness. Confirmation requires one sponsor who meets the requirements.











		
 
	
 
	

		

			
Contact the parish office for more information at 303.455.3613.


		
 
	
 
	

			
		



	

		

			
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