Baptism
The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus Christ. Before beginning His public ministry, He humbly received baptism from John the Baptist. It was not the waters that purified Him; rather, through His presence, He sanctified the waters. Jesus had no need to be baptized for He was perfectly faithful to the will of His Father and completely free from sin. Yet, in His great love, He chose to stand in solidarity with humanity, so that He might reconcile us to the Father. By later commanding His disciples to baptize all nations, Jesus established a beautiful and life-giving sacrament. Through Baptism, we die to sin—both original and personal—and are reborn into a new life with God.
In Baptism, we are made temples of the Holy Spirit who gently calls us to holiness and awakens our hearts to Christ’s presence. We are invited to walk in His light, to trust in His wisdom, and to grow each day in love. With open hearts, we are drawn ever closer to Him, learning to live in the peace and grace of His embrace.
At St. Cecilia Catholic Church, baptisms are scheduled on Sundays following the 11:00 AM Mass. Other days and times may be allowed upon approval of the Pastor.
All child baptisms are scheduled through the Church Office. To begin the process of scheduling baptism for your child, please fill out and returned the forms listed below to the office. All forms must be delivered to the Church Office by hand or by mail. Electronic Copies will not be accepted. (Note: a baptism will only be scheduled once all requirements have been completed and the parents have met with the Pastor).
- Request For Infant Baptism Form (requested dates must be approved by the church office)
- Godparent Form (This document is required for all Godparent(s), whether they are active members of St. Cecilia or another Catholic Parish)
- Christian Witness Letter (This document is only required if you are having a Non-Catholic participating in your child’s Baptism)
- A copy of your child’s Birth Certificate
Additional Requirements:
- Parents must have a meeting with the Pastor (scheduled through the Church Office) if they are first time parents or if they are newly associated with the parish.
- Parents requesting baptism must have active parishioner status or have an established connection to the parish (for example, having received sacraments here). If you are not currently registered, we invite you to begin the parish registration process HERE.