Baptism
Baptism
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."
Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificent gift. . . .We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal, and most precious gift. It is called gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; grace since it is given even to the guilty; Baptism because sin is buried in the water; anointing for it is priestly and royal as are those who are anointed; enlightenment because it radiates light; clothing since it veils our shame; bath because it washes; and seal as it is our guard and the sign of God's Lordship.
Adult Baptism
Adult Baptism takes place during the Easter Vigil Mass on Glorious Saturday Night. To receive the Sacraments you will need to Join the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Programme. Visit our R.C.I.A. page for more information.
Infant Formation Class
Parents and Godparent(s) are required to attend a one-day formation class which takes place on the Second Saturday of the Month between 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at St. Francis Church. Baptisms take place on the third Sunday of the Month at the 7:00 a.m. Mass at St. Francis R.C. Church. Parents and Godparents will be required to attend Mass three consecutive Weekend Liturgies.
The Baptism Programme is In-Person.
Catechist:
Mrs. Karen Basanoo
Mrs. Shelly Homer- Toney
Requirements
Child's Computerized Birth Certificate
One Parent must be Catholic
Godparent(s):
Must be a baptized Catholic who has completed the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.
The parents of the mother or father may not be Godparents.
If married, must be married in the Catholic Church, regularly attending mass on Sunday, and living their Faith. The two godparents do not have to be married to one another.
(Canon 847)
One Form of Identification
Confirmation Certificate
If a Godparent is not from this Parish, they will have to request from their Parish / Parish Priest a Letter of Recommendation to be a Godparent.
Registration
Registration Can be done at the Parish Office or online below.
If you register online or at the Parish you will be required to Bring the original and copy of the childs' Birth Certificate.