BAPTISM - BAUTISMOS

Baptism

Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. (John 3:5)

The sacrament of baptism ushers us into the divine life, cleanses us from sin, and initiates us as members of the Christian community. It is the foundation for the sacramental life.

At baptism, the presider prays over the water:
Father, look now with love upon your Church, and unseal for her the fountain of baptism. By the power of the Holy Spirit give to this water the grace of your Son, so that in the sacrament of baptism all those whom you have created in your likeness may be cleansed from sin and rise to a new birth of innocence by water and the Holy Spirit. (Christian Initiation of Adults, #222A)

Freed from Sin

Baptism frees us from the bondage of original and actual sin. Water is poured in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Today, the sacrament of baptism is often performed on infants, shortly after birth. Adult baptisms take place at the Easter Vigil through the restored Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Adults or children who have been baptized in a valid Christian church are not baptized again in the Catholic church. As we say in the Nicene Creed, “I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins…”

The Catechism teaches:
"The fruit of Baptism, or baptismal grace, is a rich reality that includes forgiveness of original sin and all personal sins, birth into the new life by which man becomes an adoptive son of the Father, a member of Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit. By this very fact the person baptized is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ, and made a sharer in the priesthood of Christ" (CCC 1279).

Baptismal Symbols

  • Water – The waters of baptism recall Jesus’ own baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Water is a symbol of cleansing and renewal as we begin a new life in Christ. We are washed clean of sin.
  • Oil – At baptism we are anointed into the life of Christ as “priest, prophet and king.” A cross is traced on the candidate’s forehead as a reminder that we are inheritors of the Kingdom of God.
  • Light – The baptismal candle is lit from the Paschal or Easter candle that stands in the church as a sign of Christ’s light in the world. At baptism, we receive the light of Christ and are called forth to share this light with the world.
  • White garment – The white garment that is placed upon us at baptism is a symbol of Christ’s victory over death and his glorious resurrection. Likewise, the white garment or pall that is placed over the coffin at the time of death recalls our baptismal promises and reminds us that we are destined for eternal life.
While in ordinary circumstances, sacraments in the Catholic Church are administered validly by a member of the ordained clergy, in an emergency situation, the sacrament of baptism can be administered by anyone.

In case of necessity, any person can baptize provided that he have the intention of doing that which the Church does and provided that he pour water on the candidates head while saying: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (CCC 1284).

Baptism Guidelines

The requirements are as follows:



  1. Must be registered members of the parish for 3 months. (If you are not a member, please bring us a membership letter from your parish).
  2. You must bring the child’s birth certificate to the office.
  3. Both the parents and godparents are required to attend a preparation class.
  4. Godparents must be Catholic, who practices their faith. If married, they must be married by the Catholic Church.(Bring Marriage Certificate). One Godparent is required if she or he is single individual. (Must bring Baptismal, First Communion and Confirmation Certificates)
  5. A donation of $30.00 would be appreciated.
  • If your child is 7 years of age or older, please call Paco Manzo at 214-948-6535
  • Registrations are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Closed for lunch from 12:00 -1:00 PM) and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Baptisms in English are schedule the third Saturday of the month at 5:00 p.m. The class is the Tuesday before. If you need more information please call the parish office 214-948-6535.

Requisitos:

  1. Ser miembros activos de la parroquia por 3 meses. (si no son miembros de nuestra parroquia, favor de traer carta de membresia de su parroquia)
  2. Acta de nacimiento original del niño/a
  3. Papás y padrinos deberan asisitir a una clase. (Si ya tomaron la clase, favor de traer el comprobante).
  4.  Los padrinos, si es un matrimonio, deberan estar casados por la Iglesia Catolica. (Traer el Acta de Matrimonio por la Iglesia) No pueden ser padrinos si estan casados por el civil o viven en union libre. Se requiere un solo padrino si es soltero o soltera (Traer sus actas de Bautismo, Primera Comunion y Confirmacion).
  5. La donacion es de $30.00 por niño



Si su niño es mayor de siete (7) años cumplidos, favor de hablar con Paco Manzo al 214-948-6535.

Las inscripciones son lunes, martes, miercoles, viernes de 8:00 am a 2:30 pm o el domingo de 10:00 am a 3:00 pm en la oficina de la Iglesia. (Cerrado de 12:00 pm a 1:00 pm de lunes a viernes)


Clases Pre-Bautismales

  • Las clases son en el salón Belén
  • No se permiten niños en la clase
  • No se permiten niños sin supervision de un adulto en los terrenos de la Iglesia.


Bautizos

  • Sabados a las 10:30 am. 

Mas informacion llamar al 214-948-6535

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