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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.
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 formation 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 Catholic Church.
In order to begin your Sacramental preparation,
we ask that you to do all of the following:2. Contact Deacon Frank to set up a meeting at DeaconFrank@LadyRosary.org
3. Complete the Pre-Baptismal Information Form (either online or printable form under document download). Please be sure to provide all of the information requested on the form.NOTE: If your child is not yet born you can provide name and birth information later.
4. Provide a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate.NOTE: If your child is not yet born you can provide this later.
5. Select your child’s Godparents. Only one Godparent is necessary, however, two (2), one male, one female is customary. The Godparent(s) must be practicing Catholic(s) in good standing, that is, Baptized and Confirmed Catholic, properly prepared to frequently receiving Holy Eucharist by devoutly attending Mass and practicing the Catholic faith. If the either Godparent is married, they must attest that they have received the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony through Clergy ordained in the Catholic Church. As long as there is one Catholic Godparent, a non-Catholic baptized Christian could also serve as a “witness” at your child's Baptism.
Parents: once you have completed all the required forms and provided all necessary information for your child to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, please send all paperwork via email, to Kathy DeSanto at kathyd@ladyrosary.org. After receiving your paperwork, a link to the ONLINE presentation of "Belonging - Baptism in the Family of God" from Ascension Press, will be sent to you. After viewing this enlightening video series, you will need to print out the Certificate of Completion. We urge parents to take the time to view all seven (7) short videos. The presentation is very well done and provides important Catholic teachings to help you learn more about the beauty and importance of parents taking seriously the responsibility of their child's Spiritual Journey. This series is designed to help parents navigate the challenges of bringing up their child in the way they should go. Parents, together with Jesus Chirst, Holy Mother Church and your Godparent(s), your child will be brought up having a strong moral foundation by loving God and Jesus!
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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. Give Baptism donation online
Please bring your completed forms to your meeting with Deacon Frank or Kathy DeSanto.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact Deacon Frank DeSanto or Kathy DeSanto at (813) 536-0988 or 89. 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 and your family!Sacrament of Baptism Schedule and printable documents
are located in the left sidebarBaptism 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
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Kathy DeSantoKathyDladyrosary.orgDirector of Family Life Ministries -
Deacon Frank DeSantoDeaconFrankLadyRosary.orgDirector of Family Life Ministries
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