Baptism
ARTICLE 1
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."5
4 Cf. Council Of Florence: DS 1314: vitae spiritualis ianua.
5 Roman Catechism II,2,5; Cf. Council Of Florence: DS 1314; CIC, cann. 204 § 1; 849; CCEO, can. 675 § 1.
https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c1a1.htm
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."5
4 Cf. Council Of Florence: DS 1314: vitae spiritualis ianua.
5 Roman Catechism II,2,5; Cf. Council Of Florence: DS 1314; CIC, cann. 204 § 1; 849; CCEO, can. 675 § 1.
https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c1a1.htm
*Please contact the parish office for changes due to the pandemic. 559 434-7701 M-F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Scheduling the Rite of Baptism - 2020 Class Schedule
After completion of the parish preparation class by the parents, they should contact Patty Marquez (434-7701 ext 101) to arrange the date and time for the baptism of their child. These dates have been pre-scheduled on the parish calendar. The following are general guidelines for the scheduling of an infant baptism:
Scheduling the Rite of Baptism - 2020 Class Schedule
After completion of the parish preparation class by the parents, they should contact Patty Marquez (434-7701 ext 101) to arrange the date and time for the baptism of their child. These dates have been pre-scheduled on the parish calendar. The following are general guidelines for the scheduling of an infant baptism:
- A baptism can be scheduled at 5:00 pm on a pre-selected Saturday or on a pre-selected Sunday at 1:00 pm with consideration to the parish calendar.
- Water from the font will be poured over the head of the infant or child. Father will not completely immerse the infant into the church baptismal font unless arranged specifically by the parents prior to the ceremony.
- An official Certificate of Baptism will be provided to the parents after the ceremony.
- If possible, parents may make a donation to the parish at the time of their child's baptism or anytime prior.
- Any additional offering may be given to the clergy.
*Please send an email to pmarquez@holyspiritfresno.org containing your Name, Phone Number and Email Address
Classes will be held via Zoom Meeting
**New classes for 2021 will be scheduled and posted soon.
Classes will be held via Zoom Meeting
**New classes for 2021 will be scheduled and posted soon.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
355 East Champlain Drive
Fresno, CA 93730-1273
pmarquez@holyspiritfresno.org
(559) 434-7701 office
(559) 434-7734 fax
355 East Champlain Drive
Fresno, CA 93730-1273
pmarquez@holyspiritfresno.org
(559) 434-7701 office
(559) 434-7734 fax
