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Baptism

In baptism we become children of God. Every human being created is born a beloved creature of God.
To become a child of God our nature must change. Baptism through the Grace of the Holy Spirit transforms us to become children of God.

What is the Sacrament of Baptism?

In his dialogue with Nicodemus, Jesus taught that Baptism was necessary for salvation. “No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit” (Jn 3:5). After his Resurrection, Jesus met with the eleven Apostles and gave them the commission to preach the Gospel and baptize, telling them, “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved” (Mk 16:16).

The word baptism in its origins is Greek and means “immersion” and “bath.” Immersion in water is a sign of death and emersion out of the water means new life. To bathe in water is also to undergo cleansing. Saint Paul sums up this truth when he says, “You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead” (Col 2:12).

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.
“He comes to sanctify the Jordan for our sake . . . to begin a new creation through the Spirit and water”
(St. Gregory Nazianzen, Liturgy of the Hours, I, 634).

Jesus’ immersion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God’s will. 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.  —From the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

For more information contact: Parish Office @ 925-891-8900 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Infant Baptism

Infant Baptism

We are excited to be a part of your child’s relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church through the Sacrament of Baptism! It is always a joyful experience for us to welcome a new Christian into the Church and into our parish community.  Through baptism, your child will be adopted into God’s family, receive the grace of salvation won for us by Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, and have life in the Holy Spirit.  As the doorway into God’s Church, Baptism enables your child to grow in holiness by receiving the other Sacraments as they mature.

 REGISTRATION
  •  Is your child 7 years old or younger?

If you can answer YES to the questions above, you may be ready to request the Sacrament of Baptism for your child.  Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Michelle Pignataro at the parish office for more information on baptism requirements.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Parents and godparents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation class.
  • Parents are required to meet with a priest. 
  • Godparents are required to complete a certification form through their home parish.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the upcoming class schedule.
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

Celebrated in English on 2nd Sunday of each month. (subject to change).


Celebrated in Spanish on 3rd Sunday after the 1:00pm mass (subject to change).

Children Baptism

For more information contact: Beverly Fung at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

RCIC FOR CHILDREN (Ages 8-18)

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children is a program for children in 4th through 12th grade who need to be baptized, welcomed after baptism in another faith or receive first sacraments. The child needs to attend Faith Formation class or Youth Group as well as attend a special monthly class for sacrament preparation.  If your child is currently enrolled in Faith Formation class or Youth group or has completed a year of faith formation you can find further details by clicking on the RCIC link. 

4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE

If your child is in Elementary or Junior High and going through the RCIC program, they are to attend:

KINDLE Youth Group (4th - 5th Grade)

SPARK Youth Group (6th - 8th Grade)

 9TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE – If your child is in High School and going through the RCIC program, they need to attend IGNITE Youth Group
 
Children and teens may receive Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil or at a special celebration set up with the parish office.

Adult Baptism

OCIA/Initiation (18+ years old)

Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic Christian? Do you want to follow Jesus Christ for the rest of your life? This is the first step in a lifelong journey of discipleship! This is the Catholic Church’s process to bring people, through study, spiritual growth and community, into the heart of the Kingdom of Heaven. Formally, it is called the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), which is our formation process for adults who desire to follow Jesus Christ and be a member of His Catholic Church.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?
  • Those who have never been baptized.
  • Those baptized in another Christian faith tradition but didn’t grow up in a Christian setting or family.
  • Those baptized in another Christian faith tradition but did grow up in a strong Christian family and have a deep relationship with Jesus Christ, please still fill out the form below and we will discuss our different class options for you.

 Those who are interested in learning more about Catholicism and are interested in converting, please contact Parish Office 925-891-8900.