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For any child younger
than seven years old, parents and godparents are
required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Program
prior to scheduling their child's Baptism. Infant
Baptism celebrates the saving faith already
transforming the lives of the parents and the community--a
faith that will be shared, by word and by example,
with the newly baptized infants as they grow into
responsible young adults. This program is designed
to deepen the parents' personal faith, so they can
assist the fruits of the Sacrament to come to realization
as the child matures. Families learn about the Sacrament
of Baptism, including its history, symbols and scriptural
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The church expects
that at least one parent and one godparent will
be practicing, active members of a Catholic parish
community. Godparents will need to present a letter
from their pastor attesting that they are a practicing,
confirmed Catholic, over the age of sixteen.
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Parents may attend
classes prior to the birth of their child.
Parents and/or godparents may attend a baptismal
preparation class at any other parish of their choice
(verification will be required). |
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Normally, any person
over the age of seven who wishes to be baptized
will be required to participate in the
RCIA process, as they are
considered to have reached the age of reason.
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| Baptism Classes are held on
the third Wednesday of odd months, January, March,
May, July, September and
November. In the Parish Office from 6:30-7:30pm
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Contact Fr Jim Williams (719) 633-2132 |
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Baptismal Preparation Handbook |
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Baptism Application |
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The parish office can
also send you hard copies of these documents |
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