THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (CCC 1213, 1215-1216)

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 in the word."
This sacrament is also called "the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit," for it signifies and actually brings about the birth of water and the Spirit without which no one "can enter the kingdom of God." 
"This bath is called enlightenment, because those who receive this [catechetical] instruction are enlightened in their understanding. . . ." Having received in Baptism the Word, "the true light that enlightens every man," the person baptized has been "enlightened," he becomes a "son of light," indeed, he becomes "light" himself:
Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificent gift....We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal, and most precious gift. It is called gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; grace since it is given even to the guilty; Baptism because sin is buried in the water; anointing for it is priestly and royal as are those who are anointed; enlightenment because it radiates light; clothing since it veils our shame; bath because it washes; and seal as it is our guard and the sign of God's Lordship. (St. Gregory of Nazianzus)

Baptism for Adults is incorporated in the RCIA process.   Please see the RCIA page for more information.

Join Our Baptism Team

The Baptism Team is composed of men and women who are prepared to teach parents and godparents about the Sacrament of Baptism for infants (0-6 years old). The Baptism Team serves as catechists (teachers) to parents and godparents during the pre-Baptism course.
They also assist the celebrant on the day of baptism celebration. 
 
To learn more about joining our team, contact Baptism Team Coordinator Eva Rico
at (936) 825-1869 or eva@christourlight.org