The Sacrament of Baptism
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: ‘Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word’” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 1213).
To find out more about the baptismal journey at Our Lady of Angels, please click the appropriate option on the drop-down menu below.
What is the Sacrament of Baptism?
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Congratulations on the birth of your child! We are excited to walk with you as they encounter new life in Jesus Christ.
This process is for parents with an unbaptized child, aged 0-6, who are committed to raising the child in the Catholic faith.
Our staff & clergy will journey with the parents and godparents through the process which will include:
Getting to know you and your family
Guidance about decisions to be made
Spiritual reflections
Information Collection
Celebration of Baptism
Contact: Sheila Tullier, Pastoral Associate
Phone: (469) 467-9669 ×107
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Having an older child baptized involves an exciting journey of more intentional formation for the youth and his or her parents.
This process is for children and teens ages 7-17 and their parents. It is important that the child or teen participates in the preparation process and expresses a desire to explore the Catholic faith.
The staff will journey with you through the preparation process which includes:Information collection
Conversations with the child or teen and parents about openness to exploring the Catholic faith.
Participation in age appropriate formation.
Guidance with the decision to become Catholic.
This journey may lead to the individual being received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.
Contact: Sheila Tullier, Pastoral Associate
Phone: (469) 467-9669 ×107
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If you are an unbaptized adult, the Church offers a special journey of discerning through intellectual formation, spiritual formation, service opportunities, and growth with our parish community.
At Our Lady of Angels, we call it “Becoming Catholic.”
To find out more about Becoming Catholic, please reach out to our Director of Adult Faith Formation, Jennifer Hardee.
Contact: Jennifer Hardee
Phone: (469) 467-9669 ext. 109
Email: jhardee@ourladyofangels.com
Contact our Becoming Catholic Coordinator: Deacon Coy Pierce
Email: cpierce@ourladyofangels.com
