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.' This sacrament is called Baptism, after the central rite by which it is carried out: to baptize means to 'plunge' or 'immerse'; the 'plunge' into the water symbolizes the catechumen's burial into Christ's death, from which he rises up by resurrection with him, as 'a new creature.' This sacrament is called "the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit,' for it signifies and actually brings about the birth of water and the Spirit without which no one 'can enter the kingdom of God.'"- (CCC 1213-1215)


To arrange a baptism at St. Mary/St. Patrick Church you must be a registered member and have attended a Baptism Preparation class.  If you are not registered, you must do that first.  To arrange to attend a Baptism Preparation class and a date for the baptism, please call the parish office.  When calling the office, you will be able to set up a date to meet with the pastor for the baptismal preparation class.

Please call the Parish Office, 815-248-2490,  to setup an appointment for Baptism Preparation Class.