Christians are born through the Sacrament of Baptism, that is, through baptism we are born as "other Christs." Christ has no body now but the baptized. The baptized are the body of Christ, the people of God, the Church.
REQUIREMENT FOR PARISH BAPTISM
Usually baptisms are done twice a month. Baptisms in English are usually on the first Saturday of each month. Baptisms in Spanish are usually on the last Sunday of the month. Please check with the Parish office to verify the exact date. Applications for Baptism are available from the Parish Office. Please call the office for information concerning the Sacrament of Baptism at (301) 946-8200 .
Parents and Godparents are required to attend a baptismal seminar. Please check with the Parish office to confirm dates and times.
THE FAITH OF THE PARENTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GODPARENTS
Since the godparents are representatives of the larger Christian Community into which the child is to be baptized, they should be Catholic. For pastoral reasons, however, one godparent may be a practicing Christian of another denomination.