Baptism
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Sacrament of Baptism
“Holy 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 sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: ‘Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word.’” (CCC 1213)
Arrangements for the Baptismal date must be made by calling the Parish Office in the Ministry Center at
(708) 974-3336.
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Baptismal Preparation
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All parents having a child in the near future are asked to attend ONE Baptismal class. It is mandatory that parents attend the baptismal preparation class before making arrangements for the Baptism. The Class is held in the Ministry Center building (Formation Room). Please call the office to make arrangements 708.974.3336, Press 0.
Jeżeli w najbliższym czasie planujecie chrzest swojego dziecka to prosimy o kontakt z naszym biurem parafialnym 708-974-3336, wew 0. Ponadto zapraszamy rodziców oraz chrzestnych na katechezę przygotowującą do tego ważnego wydarzenia. Katecheza jest prowadzone w języku angielskim.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Baptismal Classes are usually held on the FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH.
Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated on Sunday at 1:30 PM:- in Polish on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month,
- in English on the 2nd & 4th Sundays.
It is required that at least one parent attend a baptismal preparation class which is offered monthly.
Baptism is celebrated following the completion of the program.Documents that are collected and required for a baptism:
A copy of the child’s birth record
Each sponsor is required to have an eligibility document from their parish
Arrangements for the Baptismal date must be made by calling the Parish Office in the Ministry Center at (708) 974-3336.
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Baptism and Christian Initiation
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The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters. . . . Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.
In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Pray
- Thanksgiving for a Newborn or a Newly Adopted Young Child
- Parent's Thanksgiving
- Blessing on a Child's Birthday
Learn
- Explore the USCCA to learn about the liturgy of Baptism and the effects of the sacrament.
- A Mother's Reflection on Liturgy: Word, Sign, Symbol, Ritual
Act
- Baptism: Incorporated into Christ's Body, Sent on Christ's Mission
- What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?: Teaching our Children about the Saints
The Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist – are the foundation of the Christian life.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for AdultsAdult Baptism
For adults today, the Church, after the Second Vatican Council, has restored the order of the Catechumenate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It outlines the steps for the formation of catechumens, bringing their conversion to the faith to a greater maturity. It helps them respond more deeply to God's gracious initiative in their lives and prepares them for union with the Church community. This process is meant to form them into the fullness of the Christian life and to become disciples of Jesus, their teacher.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
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