Congratulations on the birth of your new child.
The Sacrament of Baptism is a very important event in the life of your child, and in your lives as well. Through baptism, original sin is washed away, we receive God’s sanctifying grace for the first time, and we become members of His Catholic Church. Because of the importance of this sacrament to your family, we here at St. James conduct a special class to assist parents in understanding the nature of Baptism, and the important role you will play in your child’s faith.
I invite you to attend our 10:00 a.m. Mass on the first Sunday of the month. Every Sunday of the year the 10:00 a.m. Mass is our Family Mass, and you will likely see many of your neighbors and friends, and certainly many children there. Immediately following the Mass, the baptism class will be conducted in the Parish Center. We ask that you attend the class before the baptism takes place, if possible. Godparents and others are welcome to attend as well.
In this packet, I have included a guide to the sacraments and ministries offered at the parish, a booklet on the sacrament of confession, and information regarding programs for young mothers and their children here at St. James.
We are very pleased to be here to serve you and your family in whatever way we can.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. John Derasmo
Pastor
Please fill out all the information correctly and fully on the On-line form.
Baptism Booklet
Data Form for Baptism Register
On-Line Baptism Registration
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