The Joy of Entering the Church
At St. Mary and Sons of Zebedee parishes, we are always thrilled to welcome new members into our community through the sacrament of Baptism. Baptism washes away original (and any actual) sin, unites us to Christ, makes us an adopted son or daughter of God and a member of His Church, and is the beginning of our Christian life.
“Jesus answered, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.’ ” (John 3:5)
Schedule a Baptism
To schedule a Baptism, a preparation class is required. To get more information, please contact Bernadette Stephens at the St. Mary and Sons of Zebedee parish office.
About Baptism
Baptism is the first sacrament and is fundamental to the Catholic Church. Recipients of this sacrament are incorporated into the Church in a sacramental bond of unity.
“Holy Baptism is the basis of 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 sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213)