Baptism is the first of seven sacraments instituted
by our Lord. Since the Second Vatican Council, the Church looks upon
this sacrament in a different light from years gone by. We now approach
the sacrament with preparation and understanding.
Many people simply believe
that they can call the rectory after the birth of their child and schedule
a date and time for the baptism.
To a certain
extent this is true, but the date and time is not set until the parents
attend a baptismal preparation class so that they might gain a better
appreciation of this sacrament. This class is normally held on an as
needed basis.
It is only necessary to participate in this class for the first child
that you are having baptized.
If you are anticipating
the birth of a child, please contact Deacon
Bill,
and he will set a time for this class that is convenient for
all parties.