The Sacrament of Baptism is often called “The door of the Church” or the “Gateway Sacrament” because it is the first of the seven sacraments not only in time, since most Catholics receive it as infants, but in priority since the reception of the other sacraments depends on it. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, as it directly responds to Jesus’ command to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).
Accordingly, “Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door, which gives access to the other sacraments.
Once baptized, a person becomes a member of the Church. Traditionally, the rite or ceremony of baptism was held outside the doors of the main part of the church, to signify this fact.
Christ Himself ordered His disciples to preach the Gospel to all nations and to baptize those who accept the message of the Gospel. In His encounter with Nicodemus (John 3:1-21), Christ made it clear that baptism was necessary for salvation: “Amen, amen I say to thee unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” For Catholics, the sacrament is not a mere formality; it is the very mark of a Christian because it brings us into a new life in Christ.
Christ Himself ordered His disciples to preach the Gospel to all nations and to baptize those who accept the message of the Gospel. In His encounter with Nicodemus (John 3:1-21), Christ made it clear that baptism was necessary for salvation: “Amen, amen I say to thee unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” For Catholics, the sacrament is not a mere formality; it is the very mark of a Christian because it brings us into a new life in Christ.
We extend a special welcome to you if you are trying to find out more about Baptism for yourself, or for your child.
If you are an adult who is seeking more information on how to become a member of the Catholic Church, please refer to The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
If your child is older than 7 years old, and would like to get them baptized please refer to The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC).
If you have recently become a parent, or your child is a little older, we want to assist you in raising your child in the faith.
Please fill up this form, along with attaching the required documents outlined in the form, once submitted we will be in touch to organize a time to meet.
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The following are the requirements in order for a Catholic to be a sponsor (Canon 874):