Sacrament of Baptism
Verrochio's Baptism of the Lord
You have put on Christ, in Him you have been baptized. Alleluia!
Baptism shapes us to become “new creatures in Christ.” Saint Paul reminds us that all of humanity fell victim to sin and death when the first Adam sinned in disobedience. But Jesus Christ is the new Adam in whom our humanity is refashioned by His obedient offering of love on the Cross. Through the ritual washing in the waters of Baptism, each baptized member of Christ has become a new creature in the new humanity of Christ. And, since the new Adam, Jesus Christ, is the eternal and only-begotten Son of God the Father, each baptized member of Christ also has become an adopted son or daughter of God the Father. The challenge of our Christian life is to live out fully each and every day our identity as members of the body of Christ, new creatures in Christ, adopted sons and daughters of the Father.
Our parish celebrations of the Sacrament of Baptism
Baptisms are usually the last Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. The Parish Baptism Policy contains essential information regarding the required instruction workshop and requirements for sponsors. Letters of recommendation for sponsors of the Sacraments can be issued only to active members of the Parish who are registered in the Parish and receiving the Sacraments. Arrangements must be made in advance by calling the Parish Office at 766-9433.
• 2010 Baptism and workshop schedule
• Baptism common policy
• Baptism guidelines
• Baptism registration form
• Sponsor Certificate Form
We would like to recognize those who joined our Parish Family of Saint Joseph in 2009. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their journey of faith.