"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 children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and the word."
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213)
Child Baptisms are celebrated in a communal service Sunday immediately following the noon Mass or Saturday immediately following the 4:00 pm Mass. Parents must complete the following steps prior to the baptism: