BAPTISM
We can’t wait to welcome your child into the life of Christ and our Church through Baptism! If you’re an adult seeking Baptism or thinking about becoming Christian, we are thrilled to be part of your journey. Through Baptism we are freed from sin, reborn as sons and daughters of God, and become members of the Body of Christ. We are part of the Church and share in her mission.
Baptism is an important part of faith life. Enter into Baptism prepared and educated by reviewing the resources we've provided. Feel free to contact us for help or to answer any questions you may have. We are praying for all our families!
If you are looking to baptize your first child, we ask you to contact Deacon Jerome Buhman at dcn.jerome@stamadison.org to get information on how to attend one of our online Baptism Preparation sessions, usually on the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM. We celebrate baptisms the 4th weekend of the month in conjunction with the 4:30 PM Saturday Mass, or the 10 AM Sunday Mass. Please contact Deacon Jerome to start the conversation.
If you are an adult seeking baptism, contact Dcn. Jerome at dcn.jerome@stamadison.org.
Baptism Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. A child may be baptized so long as there is a well-founded hope that he or she will be brought up in the practice of the Faith. This is present so long as one parent is willing to practice the Catholic Faith and share it with the child. A child is not penalized for having been born out of wedlock.
If the parents of a child are living together without benefit of marriage or in a civil marriage not recognized by the Church, they would be encouraged to regularize their situation so that they can fully practice the Faith they are called to share with their child. At St. Thomas Aquinas, the first step would be to contact Deacon Jerome Buhman at 833-2606 or dcn.jerome@stamadison.org.
Code of Canon Law 874.1
- One sponsor must be Catholic.
- The Catholic must be at least 16 years old, fully initiated, Catholic in good standing
- Cannot be either parent