Baptism is the sacrament of our new life with God and the beginning of our initiation into the Church. Baptism also frees us from original sin. During the rite of Baptism, water is poured on the head as the priest or deacon says, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” The water and these words are the signs of the sacrament of Baptism. The newly baptized are also anointed with oil, just as Christ was anointed priest, prophet, and king. They are also given white garments, which show that they have put on the new life of the Risen Christ, and a candle lit from the Easter candle, which reminds them to keep the light of Christ burning brightly by following Jesus always. Parents and godparents of infants and small children speak in the children’s names and promise that the children will live their new life as Christians.
In order to request a baptism parents must be registered at least 6 months.
Baptism must be scheduled at least 30 days ahead of the actual administering of the Sacrament. This provides sufficient time for parents and especially sponsors (Godparents) to obtain the necessary letters required to fulfill their responsibility. First time parents and sponsors are also required to attend a Baptism preparation program at the Parish Center.
The Sacrament of Baptism is administered in English and Polish.
Adults interested in being Baptized should enroll in the RCIA program.