Baptism
Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of
God without being born of water and Spirit. (John 3:5)
Expectant parents should call the parish office three (3) months prior to your baby's birth to make arrangements for Baptism.
Freed from Sin
Baptismal Symbols
- Water – The waters of baptism recall Jesus’ own baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Water is a symbol of cleansing and renewal as we begin a new life in Christ. We are washed clean of sin.
- Oil – At baptism we are anointed into the life of Christ as “priest, prophet and king.” A cross is traced on the candidate’s forehead as a reminder that we are inheritors of the Kingdom of God.
- Light – The baptismal candle is lit from the Paschal or Easter candle that stands in the church as a sign of Christ’s light in the world. At baptism, we receive the light of Christ and are called forth to share this light with the world.
- White garment – The white garment that is placed upon us at baptism is a symbol of Christ’s victory over death and his glorious resurrection. Likewise, the white garment or pall that is placed over the coffin at the time of death recalls our baptismal promises and reminds us that we are destined for eternal life.
Baptism Requirements
For those who wish to baptize their infant child in our parish, below is a list of some of our requirements:
Registration
To baptize your child here, it is important that at least one parent is a registered, active member of our parish community. Regular attendance at Mass is required and participation in our parish ministries/activities is encouraged. Please ensure that you are registered members of our parish and have formally requested the preparation for baptism with our parish office.
Preparation
We offer a baptismal preparation class the
second Thursday of the month in Our Lady of Peace classroom
@ 6:00PM to help parents understand the significance of this sacrament and their role in their child's spiritual journey. Attendance at this class is mandatory for the parents. Register in advance by calling the parish office.
Godparents
Selecting godparents is a significant decision. They should be practicing Catholics who can guide your child in their faith. Attendance at a baptismal preparation class is also mandatory. Godparents may attend classes at their parish of registration however they must provide proof of attendance. Godparents must also provide a signed “Affidavit of Eligibility” from their parish. For answers to frequently asked questions related to choosing a godparent,
click here.
Scheduling
Baptisms are typically scheduled during specific times throughout the year. Baptisms are currently taking place on the
2nd weekend of the month during the
Sunday 9:30AM Mass and the
Sunday 11:30AM bilingual Mass. We do not have Baptisms during the seasons of Lent and Advent.
ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET in advance of determining the date for Baptism.
Need more information?
We want this sacrament to be a meaningful and spiritual experience for your family. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the requirements for preparing for Baptism, please do not hesitate to reach out to Helen Ortega in our parish office at (505) 473-4200.
