Baptism

We are delighted that you have expressed your desire for your child to become a member of our Catholic faith community through receiving the Sacrament of Baptism. We are excited to be with you on this journey of faith. 

If you are expecting a baby, we would love to have you join us for the monthly Blessing of Expectant Parents on the first Sunday of the month at the 9:30am Family Mass.

Baptism is the first of the Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church. It is the “gateway” Sacrament that celebrates the entry of your child into the Catholic Christian community. Holy Mother Church desires that, through Her support of the faith development of parents, godparents and the child, the strengthening of faith will enrich the family’s spiritual life. We also hope that you consider becoming an active member of Our Lady of the Rosary.

In order to begin your Sacramental preparation, we ask that you to do all of the following:

Donation: As a Sacrament of the Church, no charge is made for the celebration of Baptism. However, it is customary to give a donation of $50 which helps to support the life and the work of the Parish.
 
Please return forms at your meeting with Deacon Frank or Kathy DeSanto.

If you have other questions about this process, please contact Deacon Frank DeSanto or Kathy DeSanto at (813) 536-0988.  When contacting us by email be sure to include your phone number. We are looking forward to celebrating your child’s baptism with you.  God bless you!

Sacrament of Baptism Schedule and printable documents are located in the left sidebar

Baptism for children 7-12 years old: Contact Kathy DeSanto to enroll in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Children program.

Baptism for teens grades 9-12: Contact Kathy DeSanto to enroll in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Teens program.

Baptism for Adults: Contact Kathy DeSanto to enroll in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.