Your child is always welcome to baptism, given a commitment to raising him/her according to the Catholic faith, and we welcome your entire family to our parish community. The Church recognizes that, for whatever the reason, people will make choices in life that lead them in many different directions. The fact that you are […]
A close friend has asked my husband to be the godfather of their newborn son. I remember hearing once that it is customary for the godfather to tip (for lack of a better word) the priest who performs the ceremony. Is this the case? If so, should it be cash in an envelope, should […]
I remember hearing once that it is customary for the godfather to tip (for lack of a better word) the priest who performs the ceremony. Is this the case? If so, should it be cash in an envelope, should he include a short note thanking the priest? –Jill Neither the baby’s parents nor the godparents […]
You’ll see us serve up this question often within our blog…
We do this specifically to help provide you with different perspectives from different sources.
Hopefully — the different perspectives and definitions will help you gain your own personal insight as to what a baptism truly is and represents…
The process of baptism is very simple. You begin […]
This is a tough one since churches are so diverse in what they consider “Sunday Best.” However, even if the church is fairly informal, Baptisms are considered a special occasion. If you’re comfortable doing so, just ask the parents what they’ll be wearing. But, especially if you’re a guest in the church, it’s much better […]
To follow the example set by Christ
“At that time Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river.” (Mark 1:9)
Because Christ commanded it
” Jesus said, ‘Go then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptize […]
It is a vivid expression and symbol that illustrates both Christ’s burial and resurrection, and one’s new life as a Christ-follower.”… Christ died for our sins … He was buried … and He rose again.” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
“For when you are baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also raised with […]
At Trinity, we believe that is what the Bible dictates. In fact, the word “baptize” means to “dip under water.” It is how Jesus was baptized and it is the only form of baptism the Bible refers to.”As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water.” (Matthew 3:16)
In addition, immersion baptism […]
No. We no more wait for our children to decide about being in the family of God than we wait for them to decide if they would like to be a part of our human family. As parents, we make many decisions — in matters of health, safety, education, for example — for our children. […]
No. The theological understandings of the two services are very different. Dedication is a human act — something we pledge or give to God. Baptism is a divine act, a pledge and gift God gives to us. Baptism includes vows of dedication, but chiefly it celebrates what God is doing and will do.