We will be happy to assist you in preparation for the baptism of your child.
Baptism is the first sacrament we receive which opens the door to the Church.
Through Baptism, we have new life in Jesus Christ. We become members of Christ and the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.
Through Baptism a person receives forgiveness of original sin as well as personal sins. The newly baptized person receives sanctifying grace and is sealed with a permanent spiritual mark. This is why Baptism can be celebrated only once.
BAPTISM OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Thank you for looking into the sacrament of Baptism for your child at Our Lady of Czestochowa. Just as you are grateful to God for the gift of your child, we are thankful to Him for the blessings that you will bring to our parish family as well. We are looking forward to sharing the journey towards Baptism with your family and continued life of faith together.
One of the programs we use to help parents, and prospective godparents, better understand the importance of this sacrament in the life of your child and your family is called "Belonging" by Ascension Press. Utilizing this online resource, you will have the opportunity to review most of the required material on your own in the comfort of your home.
Then you will meet with one of our priests for the preparation session.
GODPARENT'S ROLE
We recommend you watch the presentation from Fr. Mike Schmitz, “Role of Godparents" below.
As Fr. Mike says. “You don’t have to be perfect to be a godparent! All you have to do is do your best to love Jesus, to love the Church, and to love this child.” At the same time, please note that there are some specific requirements for those to be considered as godparents. A godparent must be an active practicing Catholic, over 16, received your Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation, and have no impediments (e.g. Married, but not in the church).
If you have already asked someone to be a godparent please be sure to share this and the next video with them.
Fr. Mike on what it means to be a “practicing Catholic”:
During the Baptism preparation process we can address questions regarding godparents on a personal level, please be sure to contact us before making any decisions.
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