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Welcome to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament parish and the information area concerning having your child baptized. We hope this information is helpful. Feel free to contact us at baptism@blessedsacramentdc.org.
“Jesus sent the disciples out to baptize and from that time until today, there is a chain in the transmission of the faith through Baptism. Each of us is a link in that chain. We’re always moving ahead like a river. Through Baptism, we enter the people of God. We transmit our faith to our children, and when they are grown up, they transmit the faith to their children. And that is how God’s grace works. This is most important: We are the people of God who walk and transmit the faith.”
Pope Francis on Baptism, January 13, 2018
REVISED COVID UPDATE
We offer private baptisms on Saturdays only for the following times: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. This schedule will continue until further notice. There are no group baptisms at this time.SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES FOR BAPTISMS:
The Archdiocese of Washington under the guidance of DC Public Health Regulations dictate that we now do not need to be 6 feet apart. The new limits are revised to 3 feet social distance between those of different households. We continue the use of masking indoors during the current DC Mask Mandate (effective July 31, 2021).
THE BAPTISMAL PROGRAM
The Baptism Preparation program is designed to help parents understand the religious significance and meaning behind the use of symbols during your child’s Baptism ceremony. We will also equip you with some concrete, practical suggestions for raising your children in the Catholic Faith and tradition. The program consists of an initial conversation with one of our priests, followed by taking two baptism preparation sessions, which should be taken in this order: clergy led session, parent led session. Sessions are held once every two months in the Parish Center. The schedule for sessions is below. When you attend a session, it is recommended that you park in the parking area between the church and the school and enter through the Parish Center glass doors. The entrance from Quesada Street may not be open.
NOTE: Sometimes due to extenuating circumstances, the schedule of classes may be subject to change at any time. A change may also occur at any given time regarding the priest or deacon scheduled to preside over the baptism. Parents will be notified in advance as soon as we are aware of the situation.
TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF GETTING YOUR CHILD BAPTIZED, CONTACT ROSALIE DAYS AT BAPTISM@BLESSEDSACRAMENTDC.ORG.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR FIRST-TIME PARENTS:
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Complete an initial conversation with a priest and attend two sessions: one clergy led, one parent led. To sign up for sessions email baptism@blessedsacramentdc.org with the dates of the sessions you wish to attend.
- After attending the sessions, choose a date to baptize your child by emailing baptism@blessedsacramentdc.org.
- Fill out the baptism form, which will be sent to you after class requirements have been fulfilled. Baptisms are not confirmed until the completed form has been returned to our office.
FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE HAD A CHILD BAPTIZED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS AT BLESSED SACRAMENT:
- Complete an initial conversation with a priest to determine if you will need to take a session.
- Select a date to schedule your baptism.
FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE HAD A CHILD BAPTIZED MORE THAN 5 YEARS AGO AT BLESSED SACRAMENT:
- Complete an initial conversation with a priest.
- Take the parent led session as a refresher course and proceed to schedule your child’s baptism.
FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED A BAPTISM PROGRAM AT ANY OTHER CATHOLIC PARISH WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS:
- Complete an initial conversation with a priest.
- Provide a permission letter from the parish where you have attended the baptism program and proceed to schedule your child’s baptism.
THE SCHEDULE OF BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SESSIONS FOR 2021 – 2022
SESSION LED BY A PRIEST OR DEACON: deals with the meaning of baptism, the Rite of Baptism, and the symbols in the rite. All sessions will be held from 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. in the parish chapel. Space is limited. Sign up by emailing baptism@blessedsacramentdc.org.
- Sunday, October 17, 2021 with Fr. Magro – (SIGN UP BY OCT 10)
- Sunday, December 5, 2021 with Fr. Foley – (SIGN UP BY NOV 28)
- Sunday, February 13, 2022 with Dcn. Flynn – (SIGN UP BY FEB 6)
- Sunday, April 24 , 2022 with Dcn. Angell – (SIGN UP BY APR 17)
- Sunday, June 12, 2022 with Fr. Magro – (SIGN UP BY JUNE 5)
SESSION LED BY PARENTS: deals with the faith journey of the parents, the rituals and traditions of the Catholic faith, and the responsibility and joy of being the first teachers of the children in matters of faith. All sessions will be held from 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. in the main level of the parish center. Space is limited. Sign up by emailing baptism@blessedsacramentdc.org.
- Sunday, October 3, 2021 – (SIGN UP BY SEPT 26)
- Sunday, November 7, 2021 – (SIGN UP BY OCT 31)
- Sunday, January 9, 2022 – (SIGN UP BY JAN 2 )
- Sunday, March 6, 2022 – (SIGN UP BY FEB 27)
- Sunday, April 3, 2022 – (SIGN UP BY MAR 27)
- Sunday, May 15, 2022 – (SIGN UP BY MAY 8)
- Sunday, July 10, 2022 – (SIGN UP BY JUL 3)
BAPTISM FORM
This form is the last step in getting your child baptized. It will be sent to you once you have fulfilled all the necessary baptismal preparation requirements.
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