BAPTISM

The Sacrament of Baptism

    "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
                                                                    (Mt 28:19-20)

Parents seeking the Sacrament of Baptism for their children must attend a Baptismal Preparation session held the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Please call the Rectory at 315-782-2468 to schedule attending a session or if you have any other questions about preparing for the sacrament.

Most children born into a Catholic family are baptized as infants. Arrangements should be made as soon as possible after birth. Baptism is the beginning of a child’s journey of faith. Through the teaching example of parents and godparents, a child will grow to become a follower of Christ and an active member of the church.

"The Lord himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation.60 He also commands his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations and to baptize them.61 Baptism is necessary for salvation for those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of asking for this sacrament.62 The Church does not know of any means other than Baptism that assures entry into eternal beatitude; this is why she takes care not to neglect the mission she has received from the Lord to see that all who can be baptized are "reborn of water and the Spirit." God has bound salvation to the sacrament of Baptism, but he himself is not bound by his sacraments." The Catholic Catechism

The Sacrament of Baptism may take place during Sunday Mass or privately depending on the choice of the family. Baptism during the Mass allows the worshiping assembly to renew their own baptismal vows and affirm and welcome our newest member with the light of Christ.