It will bring us great joy at Blessed Sacrament to welcome your child into our faith family. The Sacrament of Baptism is so much more than a symbol. Jesus gave us this sacrament as the entrance point into both a relationship with God and his family, the Church. Baptism is also how we come to share in the graces Jesus won for us on the cross (Romans 6:3-4).
Children ages newborn to six years are received through infant baptism. Those seven years and older are received through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.
Parents desiring infant baptism for their children must be registered members of our parish and complete the preparation steps listed below. If you are not yet a member, we invite you to learn more about joining our parish on our website under Parish Registration/WeShare.
At least one of the godparents must be a Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Contact:
Bonnie Corcoran at b.corcoran@bscs-denver.net or 303-355-7361 Ext 5
# 1 - Complete the paperwork
Please fill out the Baptismal Registration form, have Godparents complete the Godparents Commitment form, collect all letters/certificates for the Godparents, and submit to the Parish Office at Blessed Sacrament. Once everything has been submitted and classes have been completed, you will be able to set the date for the baptism of your child.
#2 - Join our “Belonging” group and watch the welcome video
Follow this link to join our “Belonging” group and watch the Welcome video by Father Michael Schmitz before the class. https://ascensionpress.com/studies/29752/registrations/new
# 3 Attend a Baptism Preparation class at Blessed Sacrament
The parent(s) and Godparent (s) of the child to be baptized are asked to attend our Baptism preparation class. You will join with other families in exploring the Sacrament of Baptism; what it requires of you as parents and godparents and what it provides to the child being baptized. You will have many opportunities for personal reflection, sharing, and dialogue. We would like to extend a special welcome to our non-Catholic parents. We hope you will feel comfortable participating in these sessions and sharing your stories. If a preparation class has been taken within the past 2 years, or you have baptized 3 or more children in the Catholic faith, we may waive this requirement.
#4 - Complete the 10-week follow-up.
View the video you will receive each week by email and journal each day for ten weeks in your Parent Guide.
Click here to open the Baptism Registration Form.
Click here to open the Godparent Commitment Form.