The Sacrament of Baptism
“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” – Romans 6:3-4
Preparation for Baptism
- For Infants to 6 yrs of age: The sheer gratuitousness of salvation is particularly manifest in the baptism of children. In expressing a desire to have their child baptized, parents are accepting the responsibility of raising their child in the Catholic faith. Baptism Preparation Classes are available for the parents and God-parents.
- For Children aged 7 to 17: Unbaptized children above the age of 6 are prepared for Baptism through Religious Education Classes. Contact the Director of Religious Education for details.
- For Adults: Adults wishing to be baptized are prepared through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Sessions are held throughout the year.
We are honored that you have chosen the Cathedral to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for your child.
Parents: We now offer a convenient online session on Baptism that you can complete at home by clicking here. There is an online fee of $11.95 paid to Ascension Press. You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the session.
We need a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate.
While having Godparents is a longstanding tradition, in the Church, the Sacrament of Baptism is valid even if no Godparents are chosen. One Godparent. is permissible, however, if two are chosen, one must be a Godfather and one a Godmother. ALL Godparents must be Catholic to sponsor in the Catholic Church and must be fully initiated in the Catholic Church, having received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Godparents must:
- Complete the online Baptism session and provide the Certificate of Completion OR they can attend a traditional Baptismal Preparation Class at their home parish.
- Provide a “Sponsor Form” from their parish stating they are Catholics in good standing.
Contact Barbara Bzura at the Parish Office (561) 622-2565 for more information or to schedule an alternate date.
We must receive all documents at least two weeks prior to the Baptism.
