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: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213

Infant Baptisms
Unbaptized children less than 7 years old may be baptized after their practicing Catholic parent[s] participate in the regular parish preparation program, which is required for the first child being baptized. To sign up for Pre-Baptism classes and to schedule the date of Baptism, contact Father Pat or the parish office.
 
Adolescents
Unbaptized children aged 7 to 15 will enter a two year Rite of Christian Initiation of Children of Catechetical Age which will consist of two consecutive years of Catholic schooling or PREP, including a special home school course of study in the intervening summer, supervised by their parents. These children of catechetical age will be baptized, confirmed, and receive first Communion during the Easter season following the completion of their preparation. 
 
Adults
Sacramental Preparation for non-baptized people aged 15 and older includes participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults which begins in September of each year and continues through Easter.