baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is the basis for the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism, we are freed from original sin, and we are reborn as children of God. The Sacrament makes those who receive it members of Christ's mystical body, the Church. Those who are newly baptized receive a destiny to be coheirs with Christ of an imperishable and eternal Kingdom. The universal Church prays that through the life of faith and by God's grace, the one who receives this gift may bring that Christian dignity unstained by sin to the moment when God calls him or her from this world into the world that is to come.
Baptism Preparation Classes have Returned!
Parents planning on having their child baptized will need to attend one preparation session, held the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 - 11:00 AM, in the Liturgical Music room. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about the theology and rite of baptism, meet other couples in the parish, and develop a plan for spiritual growth in your family. Contact the parish office (309-266-9721) to register.
Upcoming dates for Baptism preparation meetings are below:
· 12/21/2024
· 1/18/2025
· 2/15/2025
· 3/15/2025
· 4/19/2025
· 5/17/2025
· 6/21/2025
To schedule a Baptism, parents should call the parish office (309-266-9721) after they have attended the Baptism class. Baptisms are held typically following the 11:30 AM Mass, any Sunday.
“Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.”
