From the earliest times, the Church, to which the mission of preaching the Gospel and of baptizing was entrusted, has baptized not only adults but children as well. Our Lord said, “no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.” The Church has always understood these words to mean that children should not be deprived of baptism, because they are baptized in the faith of the Church, a faith proclaimed for them by their parents and godparents, who represent both the local Church and the whole society of saints and believers.
Parents wishing to present their children for Baptism are invited to contact the parish office and arrange a personal meeting with the Pastor to begin preparations for this joyful celebration of new life in Christ. Following the initial meeting, parents are required to participate in the preparation meeting prior to the Baptism celebration. The following are the dates for Baptism and the corresponding dates for the Preparation Meetings during the 2026-2027 Pastoral Year.
Preparation Meetings Celebration of Baptism
September 20, 2026 September 27, 2026
October 18, 2026 October 25, 2026
November 15, 2026 November 22, 2026
December 13, 2026 December 20, 2026
January 17, 2027 January 24, 2026
FEBRUARY-MARCH – no Baptism during Lent
April 11, 2027 April 18, 2027
May 30, 2027 June 6, 2027
June 27, 2027 July 11, 2027
August 8, 2027 August 15, 2027
All meetings take place in the Parish Hall on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Baptisms are celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in the Church. On occasion, the Sacrament of Baptism may be celebrated at Sunday Mass or at other times under special circumstances.
Children who have completed their seventh year (usually in grade three) are required to celebrate all three Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). A special parish program of formation is provided for them and their families.