Infant Baptism
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Call the parish office for information about baptism at 734-241-8910.
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.
The Church Teaches
Baptism is a true sacrament instituted by Christ. It is administered by washing with natural water and at the same time invoking the Most Holy Trinity. Anybody, even an unbeliever or a heretic can validly administer baptism.
Since it confers grace by the signs' being properly carried out children can and should be baptized even while still infants. Baptism is necessary for salvation. Baptism effects the remission of original sin and actual sins and of all punishment due to sin; it confers sanctifying grace, membership in Christ and in the Church and the obligation to obey the Church's laws, and give an indelible character.
Through the sacrament of Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God; we are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.
Jesus came and said to the eleven disciples, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Mathew 28: 18-20
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Please call the parish office to make an appointment at least one month in advance of when you would like to have your child baptized.
Dear Parents,
We ask you to read it carefully and provide us with all information necessary as you prepare for the baptism of your child. All information needed is in conformity with the Guidelines for Infant Baptism for the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Baptism is no mere social convention, but the Sacrament in which Christ Himself purifies, justifies and sanctifies (cf. 1 Peter 1:23) your child for eternal life. We rejoice with you in the birth of your child and look forward to welcoming him/her into the family of God and the communion of the Holy Catholic Church.
Please contact our Parish Office 734-241-8910 if you have any questions, and may God bless you and your child.
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Baptism Form
Download or print the Forms and Guidelines for obtaining the Sacrament of Baptism for Infants (newborn-age 6) at St. John the Baptist Church. When you have completed the forms, please email them to parishoffice@stjohnmonroe.com, mail them, or drop them off at the parish office.
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