Baptism

"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to him, 'How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?' Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." (John 3:3-5)

If you are a parent with a child under seven and would like to have your child become a child of God through the Sacrament of Baptism, please follow these steps:

1. Attend Mass each week, if you are expecting a baby be sure to participate monthly in the blessing of expectant parents on the first Sunday of the month at the 9:30am Family Mass.
2. Pre-register online and Register as a member of Our Lady of the Rosary (if not a member)
3. Contact our Volunteer Baptism Coordinator to attend an informal class prior to making arrangements for your child's reception of the sacrament of Baptism.  Classes are held one to two weeks before the Baptism at 6:30 pm in the church.  
4. Download the Sponsor's Form below (to be completed by the child's sponsors and sealed by the sponsor's parish). Once completed, mail or drop off the original Sponsor Form at the Parish Office at least one week before your baptismal date.
5. Provide a copy of the child's birth certificate.

1. Attend a baptismal preparation class (see #3 above)
2. Obtain a letter from Fr Ron

Sacrament of Baptism Schedule & Class dates are located in the left sidebar

Baptism for children 7-12 years old: Contact Matthew Irwin 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.

"Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him."  (Acts 2:38-40)