Baptism is one of the greatest gifts that Christ has given us, and one of the greatest gifts that parents can give to their children! Through Baptism, a person is united to the saving death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; or, to put it another way, what Jesus did for us by dying and rising is applied to the person baptized.
When someone is baptized, the risen life of the Lord Jesus begins to live in that person’s soul. This person begins the adventure of the Christian life, in which he or she is called to become like Jesus Himself. It is our union with the Lord Jesus, which begins with Baptism, that gives us the hope of heaven.
Baptism then is far more than a "naming ceremony" or even just a blessing for a new child. It should be the highest priority of every Christian parent to see that children are baptized very early in their lives. Because of the importance of Baptism, this Sacrament is approached with great reverence and care in the Church.
The community of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church has the following guidelines:
Parent(s) anticipating a baptism for their first baby/child:
Scheduling a Baptism:
Criteria for Godparents: