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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 #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.

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 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 older, contact Maria Reynolds at 713-403-4121)
4) this is your first time submitting your personal information to the baptism office
5) you have read the entire Baptism "Requirements" page (link on the left-hand side of
this page)
6) If you have been told to begin the paperwork process, please skip filling out the form
below and click on the "Paperwork" tab instead (link on the left-hand side of the page)
Infant Baptism Inquiry Form
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- Child's Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth OR Expected Due Date: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Father's Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Father's Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Mother's Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Family Address
  
  Street REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
- Are you registered parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Is this your first child? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Have you attended Infant Baptism Preparation before? If yes, please indicate date and location of attendance:
- Godfather's Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Godmother's Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Godparents (cont'd)
  
  If you have only one godparent and/or a Christian Witness in place of one godparent, write "X" in place of the 2nd godparent's information. If applicable, type the name, email, and faith classification of the Christian Witness below:
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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

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
Contact Us
- Jasmine Perez
  
  Baptism & Liturgy Coordinator
  
  713-403-4106
  jperezstmichaelchurch.net

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