Congratulations on your new little one! We rejoice with you as you welcome this gift from God and prepare him/her for initiation into God’s family and into the faith we share. We pray that this will begin a grace-filled journey of faith for your child that will be life-long. We are happy to share that journey with you and your family!
Baptisms are celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish the first weekend of every month at any of the three Masses. We ask that our baptism families arrive at the church 20 minutes ahead of time so that everyone can be seated and ready to begin on time.
How Do I Arrange For A Baptism?
The first step is to fill out the Request Form below. Deacon Mike will go over the necessary steps with you and will arrange an appointment to talk with you, to complete paperwork, and to schedule the Baptism. (Please check for available Baptism dates before making any plans!)
To have your child baptized at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, we ask the following:
Be a member of the parish. If you’re not registered with us already, but you live in the area and attend Mass here, our staff members are happy to register you at the Welcome Desk or by appointment. If you presently live out of the area but have family here and want your child baptized here, a letter of permission will be needed from the parish where you are currently registered or where you reside.
Attend a one-evening Baptism class for parents. Deacon Mike will provide you with dates – usually the Monday before the Baptismal weekend.
Continue to form this child in the Catholic faith, through Mass participation, Sacraments, and be an active part of the faith community. The life of faith that begins at Baptism must be continually nurtured and shaped as your child grows.
Make a careful and prayerful selection of Godparents. Choose persons who will be a special, supportive presence in the child’s life and who can help you to nurture the child’s faith and spiritual growth. At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic, generally at least 16 years of age, who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
Deacon Mike will gladly answer any questions you might have. Again, congratulations, and we are glad to have you and your family with us! Know that we are here to support you and to share this journey of faith with you. God bless you!