Baptism

Holy Baptism is the basis of 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, reborn as children of God, and moved by the Holy Spirit to answer Christ's call to holiness and ever-deepening love.

Find complete Baptism Guidelines and Checklist HERE.

Some general guidelines for Baptism at St. Michael include:

• Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will assure that the child being Baptized will grow up in the Catholic religion.
• Parents and Godparents must attend a Baptism Preparation Class.
• Families must be registered parishioners at St. Michael Church for at least 3 months.
• Godparents must be Confirmed Catholics, at least 16 years of age, who are living harmony with the precepts of the Catholic Faith.
• There may be one or two Godparents. If there are two, one must be male and the other female.

The above guidelines apply to children under age 7. Children age 7 and older needing to be Baptized may receive the sacrament through the Parish Religious Education Program.