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Baptism

“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), 

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.’”

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– Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213

Procedures for Children's Baptism at OLA
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Baptism Class

All parents are required to take a baptismal preparation class that is held at Our Lady of the Assumption prior to the child’s baptism. If it has been more than two years since the parents have attended the baptismal preparation class, they must attend the class again.

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Contact Gretchen Heath at gheath@olachurch.org to register for the class.

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Godparent Requirements

The child must have at least one sponsor (Godparent) that is a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church. Canon Law specifically defines the requirements for the sponsor (Godparent) for baptism in canons 872 to 874 and they include:

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  • Sponsors must be at least 16 years of age

  • If the sponsor is married, it must be a valid sacramental marriage

 

A letter or sponsor form from the godparent’s Parish of Registration indicating they are eligible to be a godparent must be provided prior to scheduling the baptism.

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Scheduling

Ordinarily, our baptisms are scheduled after the 9am Mass.

 

Please contact Gretchen Heath at gheath@olachurch.org for the following:

  • To Sign Up for a Baptism Class,

  • To Schedule a Baptism, 

  • For a Letter of Delegation (to have your child baptized in another church), or

  • More Information.

Procedures for Baptism for Adults
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Adults wishing to be baptized into the Catholic Church receive formation through the RIte of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Program. For information on this program, please click here. 

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