Baptism

- Liturgy and Sacraments

CARDINAL DINARDO ISSUED THE FOLLOWING DECREE ON MARCH 17TH, 2020:

"The celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism is to be postponed, unless there is danger of death."

AT THIS TIME, DUE TO COVID-19, THE APRIL BAPTISM CLASS IS CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT MARY CAPRIO FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS. PRESENTLY, WE INTEND TO HOST OUR NEXT BAPTISM CLASS ON TUESDAY THE 12TH OF MAY, AT 6:30 P.M. TO SIGN UP, CLICK HERE.

"And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." ~ Matthew 28:18-20
The Sacrament of Baptism

The Sacraments of Christian Initiation lay the foundation for the entire Christian life. The first of these is Baptism, which is the gateway to life in the Spirit and the life of grace. Through Baptism, we are freed from all sin, and born again of water and the Holy Spirit as adopted sons and daughters of God (Acts 2:3, John 3:5; CCC 1213, 1262). All sins, both original and personal, which separate us from God, are forgiven in baptism. We are made into a new creation, and are united with our Triune God. Thus, we are incorparated into God's family, the church, and we become heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven.

If you are looking to have your child Baptized at St. Michael, please read all of the instructions below before submitting any information. Parents seeking baptism for their child are encouraged to register and attend classes prior to the child's birth.

If you would simply like to learn more about Baptism, what we believe and why, please feel free to come to our Baptism class in which all of these issues are addressed. You can find more details about this class and the Baptismal process in the "Requirements" section of our baptism page (found on the left-hand side of this page). At the bottom of this page are also a list of resources you can use to continue your education on baptism.
Complete the FORM below if:

1) you have read the paragraphs above
2) you are the parent of a child, and your child needs to receive the Sacrament of Baptism
3) your child is 6 years old or younger (if the child is over 6, contact Maria Reynolds at (713) 403-4121)
4) you have read over the Baptism Requirements (link on the left-hand side of this page)
Infant Baptism Inquiry Form
The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
- Child's Information (as printed on birth certificate)
  
  Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Sex REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  Birth Country REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  if other, what country was the child born in? Please enter valid data.
- Father's Information (as printed on birth certificate)
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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- Mother's Information (as printed on birth certificate)
  
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- Family Information
  
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- Parental Marriage Status REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Are you and your family registered parishioners of St. Michael? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Both parents want Catholic Baptism for their child and plan to raise their child in the Catholic faith.
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- Parental Baptism Class
  
  Date REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
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- Godfather's Information
  
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- Godmother's Information
  
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- Godparent Baptism Class
  
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- Christian Witness Information (only if applicable)
  
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  Last Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Faith Denomination
  
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More information on Baptism
The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters. . . . Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.

In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.

~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults | en español

In Baptism, and in living the Baptism, lies the future of humanity. Only that which occurs in Baptism, inseperable from the other two Sacraments of Initiation, can change the world, give rise to a new world, a new humanity, made of new men and women, with the newness of Baptism and of a life consistent with the Gospel.

~from Sacrament Series: Baptism

Pray
God, the giver of all life, human and divine, we ask you to bless us, parents, as we will be the first teachers of our child in the ways of the faith. May we also be the best of teachers, bearing witness to the faith by what we say and do in Christ Jesus, our Lord. God the Father, through your Son, the child of the Virgin Mary, You have brought joy to Christian parents, as we see the hope of eternal life shine on our child. Amen.
Learn
- Explore the USCCA to learn about the liturgy of Baptism and the effects of the sacrament. | en español
- A Mother's Reflection on Liturgy: Word, Sign, Symbol, Ritual
Act
- Baptism: Incorporated into Christ's Body, Sent on Christ's Mission | en español
- What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?: Teaching our Children about the Saints | en español

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