We rejoice with parents at the birth of a new child. Parents are encouraged to initiate preparation for baptism prior to the child's birth. Call the Parish Office at 673-1311 for information and pre-baptism instruction.
Parental Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of raising a child in the ways of faith and religion rests with the parents. Parents take on this responsibility at the Baptism of their child as they give assurance during the Rite of Baptism that they testify to their intention to raise their child in the practice of the faith. This obligation never ends. We are happy to collaborate with parents in every way possible in their role as primary educators of their children in the ways of faith.
"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 children of God; we become members of Christ and are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission ... “(Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1213)