The Sacrament of Baptism

What is the Sacrament of Baptism?
Baptism is the first of seven sacraments and the “door” which opens a person to the other sacraments. It is the first sacrament of forgiveness because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose to give us new life. Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist constitute the “sacraments of initiation” by which a believer begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit and is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ. The Rite of Baptism consists in immersing the candidate in water, or pouring water on the head, while pronouncing the invocation of the Most Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
 

Infant Baptisms at St. Michael:
Parents requesting the Sacrament of Baptism for their children should be registered members of this parish and are required to attend a baptism class prior to the baptism date. Godparents are also welcome to participate in the baptism class. If you would like to have your infant child baptized at St. Michael, please read our Baptism Policy & Procedures document for more information. Please call the Parish Office at 952-447-2491 to register for a baptism class and to get a current schedule of baptism dates. During Lent, we do not celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism during the Sunday Masses.


Baptism Class:
A Baptism class is required for parents who want to have their first child baptized or for anyone who has not already completed a basic preparation program at another parish. Baptism classes are usually offered on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Office. Godparents are welcome to attend. Call the Parish Office at 952-447-2491 to register.


Child & Adult Baptisms:
If your child is age 3 or older, please give us a call about how we can help them prepare. You can also check out the So You Want to be Catholic Page.