BAPTISM

The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus.  Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. 

By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God. In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.

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“The one who is baptized is immersed into the death of Christ and rises with him as a ‘new creature’ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Baptism takes away original sin, all personal sins, and all punishment due to sin. It makes the baptized person a participant in the divine life of the Trinity through sanctifying grace, the grace of justification which incorporates one into Christ and into his Church. It gives one a share in the priesthood of Christ and provides the basis for communion with all Christians. It bestows the theological virtues and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. A baptized person belongs forever to Christ. He is marked with the indelible seal of Christ (character).”

— Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 252; 263

HOW DO I SCHEDULE A BAPTISM?

For children under age 7

Queen of Peace is excited to celebrate your child’s baptism! Below you can find out how to get the process started in two easy steps:

  1. Pick up a Baptism packet from the reception desk:

    This packet must be filled out and returned to the office before scheduling the Baptism. The packet will ask for information from the godparents and a copy of the child’s birth certificate.

  2. Parents and Godparents must attend a two-part Preparation Class; both parts of this class are obligatory for parents and godparents who have not attended a Baptism Preparation Class within the last year.

 Godparents must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 16 years of age

  • Have received all three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation)

  • If married, be married in the Catholic Church

  • Participate regularly at Sunday Mass and receive Holy Communion

  • Believe and live out all that the Catholic Church professes and teaches

  • Assume responsibility to be a good Christian role model by prayer and example

  • Have attended the necessary preparation classes.


Questions? Please contact the Parish Office at 303 364-1056.

FOR CHILDREN AGES 7-18

Children that have reached the age of reason (age 7) will be prepared for the Sacraments of Initiation through our Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) Program. For more information, please contact Biratu Tolessa at biratu.tolessa@queenofpeace.net.