To begin the process for an infant Baptism at Holy Name of Mary you must first meet with a Deacon. Please complete the Baptism Inquiry Form to begin the Baptism process for your child.
Children who are not baptized and are 7 years of age or older enter a process for their own faith journey. RCIA adapted for children is a part of the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. They attend classes on Sunday mornings to grow in knowledge of their faith and develop a relationship with Jesus Christ.
During their two year journey, the children participate in several Rites. At the Easter Vigil, these children will be Baptized, Confirmed and receive Holy Communion along with other adults seeking full initiation into the Church.
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RCIA is the journey of those inquiring into being received into the Catholic Church through the initiation process of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. This process provides an opportunity for adults to learn about the faith in a way that models the early church. If an individual wishes to explore the Catholic Church, or wishes to complete their initiation into the Church by receiving the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, they are invited to journey in their faith along with the RCIA team.
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The Godparent serves three important functions:
The child being baptized is welcomed into the Church community. The godparent represents the Church community, the family of God.
The Godparent is to be a model of the committed Catholic Christian. Thus, the role of godparent is not a one day, ceremonial role during the rite of Baptism. Throughout the child’s life, the Godparent should offer an enriching spiritual relationship – guiding, advising, and nurturing the child in his/her faith development.
The Godparent acts as a loving support to the parents/guardians who are the primary religious educators of their child.