INFANT BAPTISM

One of the greatest joys of being a Catholic parent is having your children, AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, receive the Sacrament of Baptism. 

Why does the Church baptize infants and young children?  “The Church baptizes infants because they are born with original sin.  They need to be freed from the power of the Evil One and brought into that realm of freedom which belongs to the Children of God."  Once baptized, that “person belongs forever to Christ.  He is marked with the indelible seal of Christ” (Compendium of the Catechism 258, 263). 

Therefore, it is critical to plan and prepare for this important event, even before your baby is born.

In order to prepare…

1. Parents desiring to have their children baptized should call or stop by the Pastoral Center, (719) 846-3369.

2. Prior to the baptism, parents need to prayerfully discern whom they wish to be godparent(s). 

• You may choose one or two Godparents. If you choose two, one must be male and the other female.

• The godparents are to be appointed by the parents or guardians.

• Must be at least 16 years old.

• They may not be the father or mother of the one being baptized.

• They must be baptized Catholics who have received BOTH the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

• IF MARRIED, the godfather/godmother must be in a valid Catholic marriage.

• They should be practicing Catholics, leading a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith.

• If Godparents are not registered with Most Holy Trinity, they must provide a letter from their Pastor indicating good standing with the Church, and that they have received proper formation as Godparents.

3. Parents AND godparents are expected to complete the baptismal preparation course, which can be viewed online via FORMED…

4. Parents must complete their portion of the “Baptism Packet”.

5. Godparents must complete their portion of the “Baptism Packet”, Godfather Portion, Godmother Portion.

6. Once all parties have completed their portions of the “Baptism Packet”, the parents should bring the completed packet, along with a $25 suggested donation to the Pastoral Center.  At which time, a date can be coordinated for your child’s baptism.

7. Parents and godparents, PRAY for your child, even in the womb, that he/she will grow in the grace and love of Christ!

 
BAPTISMAL NAMES:     

Code of Canon Law 855: “Parents, sponsors [Godparents] and parish priests are to take care that a name is not given which is foreign to Christian sentiment.”  In other words, parents are encouraged to choose for their child a biblical name or a saint canonized in the Catholic Church.

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For Baptism of children over the age of 7,
enrollment in Religious Education is required.

 
ADULT BAPTISM:
See RCIA