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Preparation and Scheduling
The reality of Baptism—much like parenthood itself—is complex. Having your child baptized is not a mere ceremonial sprinkling with water or a cultural rite of passage. Rather, Baptism is nothing less than a spiritual rebirth that brings your child into a relationship with Jesus and his Church.
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Steps to having your child baptized at St. Mary:
#1 - Sign up for our Baptism Preparation Session before your child is born.
NEW! Parents who are planning to schedule a baptism will need to take a Baptism Preparation Session if they have not previously attended a baptism preparation class at St. Mary's.
Our preparation sessions are meant to help you to go deeper into the meaning of this foundational sacrament of faith, the baptismal rite itself, the roles of parents and godparents, and the call of Christian family life.#2 - After attending a Baptism Preparation Session, you will be asked to fill out a Baptismal Info Form:
#3 - After submitting the form, we will contact you to verify the date and provide additional infromation and guidance to any questions you may have.