“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
MATTHEW 28:19-28
The first of the seven sacraments, and the "door" which gives access to the other sacraments. Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our justification. Through Baptism, the believer receives the remission of original and personal sin, begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ.
When a person is baptized he or she is:
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Made a new creation, an adopted son or daughter of God, who has become partaker of the divine nature. – CCC 1265
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A member of the Body of Christ, the Church. – CCC 1267
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Freed from the power of darkness and is brought into the realm of the freedom of the children of God. – CCC 1250
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Able to believe in God, to hope in Him, and to love Him through the theological virtues; Given the power to love and act under the prompting of the Holy Spirit through His gifts.
Baptism
Requirements
Pre-registration is required for the preparation sessions and for the celebration of Baptism. Baptism class is held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00PM in the parish office. Parents are required to attend before the baby is baptized. Godparents are encouraged to attend as well.
To register, please contact Diane Denfeld in the parish office by phone at 303.666.6401 or by email at Ddenfeld@stlp.org.
Parents
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Parents must be willing to bring their child up in the Catholic Faith. Baptism is the beginning of supernatural life, but it must be nurtured throughout life.
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Parents must attend a baptism preparation class here or at their parish.
Godparents / Sponsors
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Must be good examples and sources of support for both the child and the parents and be fully initiated members of the Catholic church.
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Must be confirmed and at least 16 years old.
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Must either be living a chaste life as a single person or be married in a valid Catholic marriage.
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Must be actively living their faith, attend Mass and confession regularly.
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Must attend a baptism preparation class here or supply proof of attendance from their local parish.
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Only one Catholic godparent is required.
