The first of the Sacraments of Initiation is baptism, the washing with water, just as Jesus was baptized in the Jordan by John the Baptist. For us, this sacrament washes away Original Sin, fills us with the Holy Spirit of God, and incorporates us into God’s family, becoming adopted sons and daughters of God and brothers and sisters in the body of the Church. Incorporated into the Holy Trinity, we have God the Father as our Father, Jesus the Son as our Brother, and the Holy Spirit dwelling within us.
To make arrangements regarding the Baptism of a baby or young child under 6, please contact the main office by phone or e-mail. You may also complete the Baptism Information Sheet and email it to blessedsacramentalb@gmail.com.
To make arrangements regarding the Baptism of a child who has reached the age of reason, about 7 and older, please contact our Faith Formation leaders.
For adults looking to be baptized, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, now known as the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA/OCIA), is the process you are looking for. Conversational preparation sessions are arranged for Sunday mornings after 9:00 Mass, 10:00-11:00, and we meet in the vestibule of the Church. Our schedule of topics this year is as follows:
Begins in September schedule TBD
Godparents
For information on Godparents, their role, and who is qualified to be a godparent, please take a look at these articles: Great Joy of Being a Godparent and Godparents Please complete a godparent eligibility form for each godparent. You may submit those either with the after submitting the baptismal information sheet.