Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, making us sons and daughters of God and members of the Body of Christ and freeing us from sin. Through Baptism, we are welcomed into the Catholic Church, the community of faith. When we are baptized, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. Baptism enables us to receive the other sacraments and to grow in the life of the Risen Christ.

Many Catholics receive this sacrament as infants. Before infants are baptized, the parents (and often the godparents as well) receive preparation for their child’s sacramental faith journey. Adults and teenagers who have not been baptized and who wish to become Catholic usually participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. After this period of formation, they receive the Sacraments of Initiation, which include Baptism.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is happy to welcome your child as a member of God’s family in Baptism.

Please contact the parish office and an appointment will be arranged for you to come in and complete a preliminary form. It is recommended that you contact the parish at least three months in advance before the desired date of Baptism.

We encourage families unfamiliar with our parish, to register first as parishioners, to become familiar by attending Mass regularly with our parish and to seek Baptism after a time of preparation. Get to know us and let us get to know you.

In either case, thank you for considering Baptism for your child. It's wonderful that you wish to share your faith with your child in this way.

Teens or Adult Baptism or Confirmation
(O.C.I.A. -Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Our parish welcomes requests from older children, teens and adults who consider receiving the Sacraments of the Church. In some cases these have been members of other faith communities or Christian Churches and are now seeking to become members of the Catholic Church.

Others are already Catholics who have not received their Sacraments as young children and now wishto do so. We are pleased to meet with you to discuss the opportunities we have for you to become a full member of the Catholic Church.

Please contact the parish office for more information.