Through Baptism we are freed from sin and joined with Christ, sharing in His divinity and destined for eternal life. Baptism leaves us permanently changed, no longer the person we once were, but a new person, dying to death and sin, and rising to new life in Christ.

The rite consists of pouring water over the head while saying the Trinitarian formula. Father anoints the forehead with holy oil. The newly baptized then receives a white garment and a candle lit from the paschal candle. Like Christ, who is the light of the world, the newly baptized Christian carries the light of Christ out into the world.

Ordinarily Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.  Anyone can baptize in an emergency, although the usual minister of the sacrament is a priest or deacon.

Please contact Father Secrist to make arrangements for baptism.