ST. ANDREW
THE APOSTLE PARISH
Sacrament of Baptism
Welcome to the Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism stands at the gateway of our faith and our journey with God. It is the first of the seven sacraments, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. In this sacred rite, we are freed from sin, reborn as children of God, and welcomed into the Catholic Church. It is a moment of joy and celebration, not only for the individual being baptized but also for the entire faith community, as we welcome a new member into our midst.
The Significance of Baptism:
Baptism is much more than a formality. It is a profound mystery of grace, a deep dive into the waters of death to rise anew in Christ. Through Baptism, we are:
Cleansed from original sin and all personal sins. Initiated into the life of Christ and the Church.Anointed as priests, prophets, and kings in our own right, called to share in the mission of Jesus.Marked with an indelible spiritual sign, signifying that we belong to Christ.
Baptisms are made by appointment & scheduled only on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 10:30 Mass.
There are no Baptisms during the season of Lent.
If you are interested in scheduling a Baptism with the parish, please fill out the following form & we will contact you. Please understand by simply filling out a form does not guarantee your Baptism request
Bienvenidos al Sacramento del Bautismo
El bautismo marca el inicio de nuestra fe y de nuestro camino con Dios. Es el primero de los siete sacramentos y señala el comienzo de un camino de compromiso y discipulado que dura toda la vida. En este rito sagrado, somos liberados del pecado, renacemos como hijos de Dios y somos acogidos en la Iglesia católica. Es un momento de alegría y celebración, no solo para la persona que recibe el bautismo, sino también para toda la comunidad de fe, al dar la bienvenida a un nuevo miembro a nuestro seno.
El Significado del Baustismo
El bautismo es mucho más que una simple formalidad. Es un profundo misterio de gracia, una inmersión profunda en las aguas de la muerte para resurgir renovados en Cristo. A través del bautismo, somos:
Purificados del pecado original y de todos los pecados personales. Iniciados en la vida de Cristo y de la Iglesia. Ungidos como sacerdotes, profetas y reyes por derecho propio, llamados a participar en la misión de Jesús. Marcados con un signo espiritual indeleble, que significa que pertenecemos a Cristo.