Baptism is the first and basic sacrament of Christian initiation. It is usually conferred by immersion and by pouring water three times on the recipient's head, while reciting the baptismal formula: "I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). The sacrament frees the recipient from original and all personal sins, and from the punishment due to them. In Baptism the person shares in the Trinitarian life of God as part of a community of faith. Baptism is the foundation of communion between all Christians

BAPTISM WITH INFANTS:

Baptisms can be scheduled at churches in our Family of Parishes as indicated below.

At St. Michael 

• After any Sat. night
• After 11:00 a.m. Mass most weekends

At Sts. Peter & Paul 

• After the 9:30 Mass most weekends

At Sacred Heart

• After Mass most weekends

At Holy Angels

• After the 4:30 p.m. on Saturday
• After the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
First-time expectant parents are to attend a one-time Sacrament of Baptism Preparation Class that is offered monthly throughout the year within our family of parishes prior to their child receiving the Sacrament. Godparents are encouraged to attend. 

Upcoming classes:

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 7:00pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Basement

Sunday, March 9th, 2025 at 1:00pm at Holy Angels in the 2nd Floor Conference Room

Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at 1:00pm at St. Mike’s Place

The Sacrament of Baptism is offered most weekends at each of our parishes following the Saturday evening Mass or the last Mass on Sunday. To schedule the Sacrament of Baptism for your child, please or call 937-498-2307.

Special note:

• Please have a first & second choice of dates ready when you call just in case your first choice isn’t available.

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