Infant Baptism

“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

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, taken in this order: clergy led session, parent led session.  Sessions are held once every month 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 BAPTIZING YOUR CHILD

Please contact Rosalie Days at BAPTISM@BLESSEDSACRAMENTDC.ORG.
 

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REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST-TIME PARENTS:

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE HAD A CHILD BAPTIZED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS AT BLESSED SACRAMENT:

• Select a date to schedule your baptism.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE HAD A CHILD BAPTIZED MORE THAN 5 YEARS AGO AT BLESSED SACRAMENT:.

• Take the parent led session as a refresher course and proceed to schedule your child’s baptism.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED A BAPTISM PROGRAM AT ANY OTHER CATHOLIC PARISH WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS:

• Provide a permission letter from the parish where you have attended the baptism program and proceed to schedule your child’s baptism.

 

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SCHEDULE OF BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SESSIONS 2022-2023

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, September 4, 2022  (SIGN UP BY AUG 28)
• Sunday, October 16, 2022 (SIGN UP BY OCT 9)
• NO MEETING IN NOVEMBER, 2022
• Sunday, December 4 , 2022  (SIGN UP BY NOV 27)
• NO MEETING IN JANUARY 2023
• Sunday, February 12, 2023 (SIGN UP BY FEB 5)
• NO MEETING IN MARCH
• Sunday, April 23, 2023 (SIGN UP BY APR 16)
• NO MEETING IN MAY 2023
• Sunday, June 4, 2023 (SIGN UP BY MAY 28)
• NO MEETING IN JULY 2023
• NO MEETING IN AUGUST 2023

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, September 10, 2022 – (SIGN UP BY SEPT 3)
• Sunday, October 30, 2022 – (SIGN UP BY OCT 23)
• NO MEETING IN NOVEMBER 2022
• Sunday, December 11, 2022 – (SIGN UP BY DEC 4)
• NO MEETING IN JANUARY 2023
• Sunday, February 19, 2023 – (SIGN UP BY FEB 12)
• NO MEETING IN MARCH 2023
• Sunday, April 30, 2023 – (SIGN UP BY APR 23)
• NO MEETING IN MAY 2023
• Sunday, June 11, 2023 – (SIGN UP BY JUNE 4)

 

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COMMUNAL BAPTISM

As the foundational sacrament of all Christian life, baptism incorporates those being baptized into the Church which is represented by the local community.  To underscore the communal aspect of baptism, Blessed Sacrament is resuming its practice of group or better called communal baptism.

Once a month, Blessed Sacrament offers a communal baptism on a Sunday, the day of the Resurrection of the Lord, for a maximum of six children.  Each child will be baptized individually and there will be plenty of time and space for individual and private photos.

Beginning Sunday, September 11, 2022, communal baptisms will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the Church.  Below you can check for immediate availability.  To schedule a baptism at one of our communal baptisms, email baptism@blessedsacramentdc.org.

COMMUNAL BAPTISM DATES:

SEPTEMBER 2022

• Saturday, September 11 – Church at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 6 families)

OCTOBER 2022

• Saturday, October 9 – Church at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 6 families)

NOVEMBER 2022

• Saturday, November 13 – Church at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 6 families)

DECEMBER 2022

• Saturday, December 11 – Church at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 6 families)

JANUARY 2023

• Saturday, January 8 – Church at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 6 families)

FEBRUARY 2023

• Saturday, February 12 – Church at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 6 families)

MARCH 2023

• Saturday, March 12 – Church at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 6 families)

APRIL 2023

• Saturday, April 16 – Chapel at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 4 families)

MAY 2023

• Saturday, May 21 – Church at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 4 families)

JUNE 2023

• Saturday, June 11 – Chapel at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 6 families)

JULY 2023

• Saturday, July 9 – Church at 2:00 p.m. (maximum 6 families)

AUGUST 2023

• No communal baptisms

 

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PRIVATE BAPTISM

In the event that you may need to arrange a private baptism due to various circumstances, please email baptism@blessedsacramentdc.org.

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.