Baptism
This Sacrament of initiation and welcome into our faith-community may be celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 12:45pm. Pre-Baptism class is held on the 3rd Sunday of every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept & Nov) at 1:00 P.M. in the Parish Center and is attended prior to the baptism of your first child. You may attend before your child is born,. Please contact the Parish Office at least 2 months prior of anticipated baptism to confirm date and register. Please note, dates may vary.
For parents anticipating the birth and baptism of their first child, Pre-baptismal Class is held on the third Sunday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November) at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Again, dates may vary. It is recommended that you attend this class prior to the child’s birth. Call or email the Parish Office to register for the class.
Once you are ready to schedule your Baptism date, please fill out the Baptism Registration Form and email it to the parish office. stsetonparish@comcast.net
Choosing the Godparents for your child is more than an honor for a close friend or family member, prayerfully consider who will assist you and your spouse in mentoring the Catholic faith for your child. Once you choose your Godparents, you can give the Sponsorship Certificates to your Godparents who should sign it, get it verified by the parish they belong to, and return it to the parish office. Please have your Godparents return the sponsorship certificate forms as soon as possible once you've confirmed your date.
Below is further information on the sacrament of BAPTISM.
Freed from Sin
Baptismal Symbols
- Water – The waters of baptism recall Jesus’ own baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Water is a symbol of cleansing and renewal as we begin a new life in Christ. We are washed clean of sin.
- Oil – At baptism we are anointed into the life of Christ as “priest, prophet and king.” A cross is traced on the candidate’s forehead as a reminder that we are inheritors of the Kingdom of God.
- Light – The baptismal candle is lit from the Paschal or Easter candle that stands in the church as a sign of Christ’s light in the world. At baptism, we receive the light of Christ and are called forth to share this light with the world.
- White garment – The white garment that is placed upon us at baptism is a symbol of Christ’s victory over death and his glorious resurrection. Likewise, the white garment or pall that is placed over the coffin at the time of death recalls our baptismal promises and reminds us that we are destined for eternal life.