BAPTISM
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 28:19
Matthew 28:19
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. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters. . . . Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. 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.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
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.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Baptism Preparation Classes
Fr. Eric Hosmer conducts the Preparation Class for Baptism for infants and toddlers for the St. Brendan the Navigator Community. Classes are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the parish office, located at 37 Squire St, New London. Classes are in English and begin at 7:00pm.
Classes in Spanish are conducted at St. Mary’s Church, 10 Huntington St, New London by Sor Xinia on the 1st and 2nd Saturdays each month at 5pm. Please call the parish office at 860-443-5393 to make arrangements for the class and to schedule the Baptism of your child.
Fr. Eric Hosmer conducts the Preparation Class for Baptism for infants and toddlers for the St. Brendan the Navigator Community. Classes are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the parish office, located at 37 Squire St, New London. Classes are in English and begin at 7:00pm.
Classes in Spanish are conducted at St. Mary’s Church, 10 Huntington St, New London by Sor Xinia on the 1st and 2nd Saturdays each month at 5pm. Please call the parish office at 860-443-5393 to make arrangements for the class and to schedule the Baptism of your child.
Baptism Forms
| baptism_form_2024_-_english.pdf |
| baptism_form_may_2024_spanish.pdf |
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Reborn explores the deeply personal power of Baptism, bringing to light the spiritual reality for parents and godparents and, most importantly, the child being baptized. Rendered with a cinematic beauty that's become the hallmark of the Augustine Institute's film productions, Reborn presents the foundation of the Church's teaching on Baptism, with a step-by-step explanation of the rite itself, including its profound place in Scripture and Tradition.
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