Baptism
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Who to Contact
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pkehrescotrna.orgCoordinator of Children's Ministry
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Baptism
By Baptism we become members of the Church, the Body of Christ.
The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters. . . . Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.
In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.
Source: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/baptism/ -
Infant and Child Baptism
Parents preparing to celebrate the sacrament of Baptism with their child, regardless of the child's age, are asked to participate in a Parent Preparation Session with each child. The session is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in the Our Lady of the Resurrection Chapel in the Church. Baptisms are scheduled following attendance at the session.
After registering for the class, you will receive a response with further information regarding the celebration of Baptism at Church of the Resurrection.
If you have questions or wish to speak with someone, contact Mary Koors, marykoors1@gmail.com 614-855-8861.Adult Baptism
Adults who have never been baptized take part in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), and will typically be baptized at the Easter Vigil. The Catholic Church recognizes baptisms from other Christian denominations that baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Thus, a person can only be baptized once.
One must be baptized before sharing in any of the other sacraments. Baptism is the foundation for all ministry and life in the church, and confers a commitment to follow Christ and spread his message throughout the world. Furthermore, in baptism, one is incorporated into the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, and thus participates in the gift of resurrection and eternal life with Christ.
