Baptism
Through the waters of Baptism, we become new creatures! We become adopted daughters and sons of God who are invited to partake in the divine nature. We become co-heirs with Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit. cf. CCC 1266
Infant Baptism
The most common time for Baptism is during one’s infancy. When parents bring their child forward for infant baptism, they, along with their godparents, commit to passing on their faith in Christ to the child. The grace that flows through the sacrament is strengthened through a faithful family and active participation in the Christian community.
To schedule a baptism for your child, please contact Aaron Haag at 257-4297 x. 1004. Baptisms should be scheduled 3 months in advance and typically do not occur during Lent. Parents of baptized children must be registered in the parish. If you are scheduling a Baptism for your first child, there is a required Baptism preparation class. Arrangements can be made when the Baptism is scheduled.
Baptism of Older Children
Once a child has obtained the use of reason, (about age 7) she becomes more responsible for making the baptismal promises. As the child has gained the use of reason, it is no longer just the parents and godparents who are asked to help nurture God’s gift of Faith in the child, but also the child must display a desire to receive the sacrament and have an age appropriate understanding of the sacrament. Therefore, when children come forward to be baptized at this age, there will be a period of preparation that varies by the age of the child.
For more information contact Aaron Haag at (317) 257-4297 x. 1004
RCIA
When adults come forward to receive be baptized, they are prepared to receive all three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. This occurs in the context of a class and series of rites called the RCIA program or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. For more information, please contact Aaron Haag at (317) 257-4297 ext.1004.
Infant Baptism
The most common time for Baptism is during one’s infancy. When parents bring their child forward for infant baptism, they, along with their godparents, commit to passing on their faith in Christ to the child. The grace that flows through the sacrament is strengthened through a faithful family and active participation in the Christian community.
To schedule a baptism for your child, please contact Aaron Haag at 257-4297 x. 1004. Baptisms should be scheduled 3 months in advance and typically do not occur during Lent. Parents of baptized children must be registered in the parish. If you are scheduling a Baptism for your first child, there is a required Baptism preparation class. Arrangements can be made when the Baptism is scheduled.
Baptism of Older Children
Once a child has obtained the use of reason, (about age 7) she becomes more responsible for making the baptismal promises. As the child has gained the use of reason, it is no longer just the parents and godparents who are asked to help nurture God’s gift of Faith in the child, but also the child must display a desire to receive the sacrament and have an age appropriate understanding of the sacrament. Therefore, when children come forward to be baptized at this age, there will be a period of preparation that varies by the age of the child.
For more information contact Aaron Haag at (317) 257-4297 x. 1004
RCIA
When adults come forward to receive be baptized, they are prepared to receive all three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. This occurs in the context of a class and series of rites called the RCIA program or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. For more information, please contact Aaron Haag at (317) 257-4297 ext.1004.