Congratulations on the recent or upcoming birth of your new baby! The community of St. Gabriel rejoices with you on this wonderful occasion. Choosing baptism, and new life in the Christian faith, is the best gift that you can give your child!
You are considering a very important request of the People of God. In asking that your child be baptized into the Catholic Church, you, as parents, take upon yourselves a significant commitment. Baptism is birth into the Christian community and is in every way as solemn and important as the birth itself. You will speak on behalf of your child at the baptism, promising to raise and educate your child in the Catholic faith "by your word and example".
The community welcomes your child, our newest member, with joy! We pledge to assist you in passing on the rich faith tradition of the Catholic Church to your child. We welcome this opportunity to assist you in accepting God's call to be Christian parents and to aid you in your preparation for the celebration of Baptism.
Fr. Canisius Tah, Pastor
We celebrate baptisms:
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Baptism preparation in English:
Preparación para el bautismo en español:
If you have older children who are not baptized, you may be surprised to learn that you are not the only one, and it is not too late! We welcome you where you are.
The process for older children and youth is part of the RCIA, separate from our Religious Education program. Since children don't develop in a vacuum, parents actively participate, too. We are always ready to work with you and your family.
Unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholic participate in the RCIA process (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). It includes the elements of prayer and worship, community, service, and learning about our faith. We are always ready to welcome you!