The first of our seven sacraments, Baptism is the “gateway” to all the others. Baptism is the first time that a person formally receives the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It is the first of the Sacraments of Initiation; the others being Confirmation and Eucharist. Baptism is the beginning of a person’s life in the community of the church and so should be celebrated with much joy and celebration among the faithful.
 
There are two essentials to the Rite of Baptism, the pouring of water over the head of the person being baptized (or the immersion in water); and the words, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
 
At Baptism, one is joyfully welcomed into a community of faith that promises to help nurture and sustain the faith of the one being baptized. Therefore, the norm is to offer Baptism within the context of a communal gathering for Mass.

Infants & Young Children

1. Register for the required Baptism Preparation Class. Please contact the church office to register for a class. This one-time class is required of both parents and suggested for prospective godparents. Please note that you are not required to complete this class if you have taken it witin the last 2 years.
2. Choose godparents for your child. The godparents must be baptized Christians, mature in the Christian faith, and active in their faith tradition's practices. At least one must be a fully initiated and practicing Catholic in good standing with his/her parish of membership. Both godparents will be required to provide the date and place of their baptisms along with the name and address of their current church of membership. Godparents are encouraged to attend the Baptism preparation class.
3. Schedule the Baptism.  Baptisms are celebrated at St. Peter Church during Sunday Mass (either the 8:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. Mass).  Work with Dcn. Scott Hunt to schedule a date that best fits your schedule keeping in mind that baptisms are generally not celebrated in the seasons of Advent and Lent.
4. Complete the Registration Form. You can print out the form with the button below, complete it and bring it with you to the Preparation Class. Or a copy will be provided to you at the class. Either way, please make sure to complete the form with FULL legal names and write legibly so that proper recording of the Sacrament and certificates will be accurate.

Older Children & Adults