Baptism
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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. |
Scheduling the Rite of Baptism -
After completion of the parish preparation class by the parents, they should contact the parish office (559 434-7701) 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:
Click the button below for the current parish guideline for Infant Baptisms.
After completion of the parish preparation class by the parents, they should contact the parish office (559 434-7701) 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 10:00 AM on a pre-selected Saturday or on a pre-selected Sunday at 12:30 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.
Click the button below for the current parish guideline for Infant Baptisms.
Class Schedule
Holy Spirit Baptism Classes are held in person in Msgr. Logan Hall
on the following dates and times.
New Classes to be Determined.
Email holyspirit@holyspiritfresno.org to register for a class.
on the following dates and times.
New Classes to be Determined.
Email holyspirit@holyspiritfresno.org to register for a class.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
355 East Champlain Drive
Fresno, CA 93730-1273
(559) 434-7701 office
(559) 434-7734 fax
355 East Champlain Drive
Fresno, CA 93730-1273
(559) 434-7701 office
(559) 434-7734 fax
Please Note.
If the parents or godparents have taken a Baptism Class within the past 5 years, you will not have to take another class prior to the child's baptism. You must provide Holy Spirit with written proof from the parish from which the class was taken. Contact us if you have any questions.
If the parents or godparents have taken a Baptism Class within the past 5 years, you will not have to take another class prior to the child's baptism. You must provide Holy Spirit with written proof from the parish from which the class was taken. Contact us if you have any questions.
