Sacrament of Baptism

What is Baptism?

Baptism is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church, the other two being Confirmation and Eucharist. Through Baptism we are incorporated into the body of Christ.

Baptism is celebrated by immersion or the pouring of water with the words

“I baptise you in the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit”.
Parents who ask to have their children baptised accept the responsibility of training them in the practice of the faith and bringing them up to keep God’s commandments.

Visit the Archdiocese Flame of Faith website to learn more about the Sacrament of Baptism. Flame of Faith