HOLY BAPTISM is the sacramental rite of full initiation, by water and the Holy Spirit, into membership in the Christian church. Baptism is administered in the context of the Eucharist on a Sunday or other feast day of the year. The following feasts are chosen for Baptism because of the connection each holds to this sacrament: the Great Vigil of Easter, Pentecost, All Saints' Day, and the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. At each celebration of the sacrament of Holy Baptism, all members of the congregation renew their own Baptismal Covenant and welcome the newly baptized in to the community of faith.
Baptism Instruction
Baptism classes provide a place for people to reflect on the sacrament of Baptism and to come to understand themselves more fully as baptized people. Classes are open to anyone who wishes to understand the sacrament more fully. Parents and godparents of children who are candidates for Baptism are expected to attend these classes.
Upcoming Baptism Dates
April 8 (Easter Day) - 6:00, 9:00, and 11:15 a.m. services
Classes March 13, 20, & 27
May 27 (Day of Pentecost) - 10:00 a.m. service
Classes May 8, 15, & 22
July 15 - 10:00 a.m. service
Classes June 26, July 3 & 10
September 23 - 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services
Classes September 4, 11, & 18
November 4 (All Saints' Sunday) - 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services
Classes October 16, 23. & 30
January 13, 2013 (the Baptism of our Lord) - 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services
Classes December 11 & 18, January 8
