Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, making us sons and daughters of God and members of the Body of Christ and freeing us from sin. Through Baptism, we are welcomed into the Catholic Church, the community of faith. When we are baptized, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. Baptism enables us to receive the other sacraments and to grow in the life of the Risen Christ.
Many Catholics receive this sacrament as infants. Before infants are baptized, the parents (and often the godparents as well) receive preparation for their child’s sacramental faith journey. Adults and teenagers who have not been baptized and who wish to become Catholic usually participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. After this period of formation, they receive the Sacraments of Initiation, which include Baptism.
If you are interested in registering yourself or your child to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, please fill out this form and our team will be in touch. Let us know if you have any further questions and we would be happy to assist you.
How To Plan Your Baby's Baptism
Baptism is an important first step and milestone in your baby’s spiritual life. There is a lot to consider to make this sacrament a pleasant experience.Sacrament of Baptism
Having a baby baptized is both an act of faith and a cultural affair. It is both a statement of trust in the goodness of God as well as a family event that can be faith-filled.There are different instances in which Baptism is sought:
- For an infant or young child (up to age 6) please see the infant baptism section.
- For a child over the age of 6, or a teen, please see the PREP/RCIC section.
- For an adult, please visit the RCIA Ministry Page.
We ask that families presenting their children for baptism be registered members of our parish. If you have not yet had the chance to register, please contact the office. After registering, or if you are already registered, contact the parish office for more information about the process for preparation and celebration of the Sacrament. You may contact the parish office by phone at 604-531-5739 or by email at [email protected].