Baptism marks the beginning of a new life in Christ. The water of Baptism is a sacramental sign of our participation in Christ’s death and of our own death to sin. Baptism is also a sign of our participation in the Resurrection of Christ and our rebirth to new life in Christ. Through Baptism we are united to Christ and become members of the Church, the Body of Christ. The effects of this initiation into the life of Christ include the following: (a) original sin and any personal sins committed prior to Baptism (for adults) are forgiven; (b) our new life in Christ establishes us as adopted children of the Father; (c) as members of Christ we become temples of the Holy Spirit; (d) we become sharers in the priesthood of Christ; and (e) we are freed from the slavery of sin and given access to true freedom in Christ.

At. Baptism, the Priest or Deacon prays, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” [Rite of Baptism]. Water is poured over the head of the baby or (person) being baptized.

Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements for Baptism
and Instruction Sessions.
570-693-1991


First Baptism at St. Monica's Parish
Sunday, November 28, 2010