Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: “Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word.”
Baptism
Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church joyfully celebrates the Baptism of new members into the life of the Church. Those seeking Baptism generally fall into three categories:
Children Under the Age of Seven
Parents requesting Baptism for a child under the age of seven are required to attend a Baptism class. During the class, parents learn about the Sacrament of Baptism, the role and responsibilities of parents and godparents, and the requirements for Baptism in the Catholic Church.
Baptism classes are held on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in the Christ the King Room. To register for an upcoming class, please contact the parish office at (701) 612-2478.
Once the Baptism class has been completed and all required forms, including godparent eligibility forms, have been submitted, the Baptism may be scheduled. Baptisms are offered at a variety of times throughout the year. To schedule a Baptism, please contact Sue in the parish office at (701) 612-2478 or email sripplinger@stsaaj.org.
Children Ages Seven Through Sixteen
Children between the ages of seven and sixteen who are seeking Baptism are prepared through the parish’s OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation for Children) program. Please contact sripplinger@stsaaj.org for more information about the program and preparation process.
Adults Seeking Baptism
Adults interested in becoming Catholic and seeking Baptism are invited to participate in the parish’s OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) process. Please visit our OCIA page for more information.
