English Baptism Class Schedule for 2018: 8:30am, April 14, June 23rd and October 13. For location and more information please contact Deacon Grant Holt at 936-825-6448 or Lucy Coronilla at 936-419-9286. 

Scheduled Baptisms will be celebrated once a month at 11:30am every 1st Saturday following completion of the baptismal classes the prior month.

Spanish Baptism Class Schedule for 2018: 3:30pm, April 15 & 22, July 23 and October 28th. Classes are held in the church sanctuary. For more information please contact Rosa Torres at 936-419-8974. 

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 Nelda Kurten
at (936) 825-3920 or nelda@christourlight.org

The policy and procedure to baptize at Christ Our Light is the following:

Be a registered member of the parish or live within our boundaries. If neither, a letter is needed from your pastor granting permission to baptize here.

•  Have attended a baptism class within the last three years, either as a parent or godparent.

• Fill out the Baptismal Information Form and return via email or bring to the pastoral office. This form is needed in order to schedule the baptism celebration. If more than one child, a separate form must be filled out.

•  Copy of child’s birth certificate.

•  The Sacrament of Baptism is a communal celebration. Therefore, private baptisms are not celebrated here. All baptisms must be scheduled through the Parish Office.

 GODPARENT

• Helps the baptized child to lead a Christian life in keeping with baptism commitment in order to fulfill it faithfully.

• If two people, one must be male and the other a female.

• Be designated by the parents;

•  At least 16 years of age;

• Be a Catholic who has been baptized, confirmed, celebrated the Sacrament of the Eucharist and who leads a life of faith;

• If married, must have celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church;

• Not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized.

NON-CATHOLIC --- WITNESS  

•   A baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic ecclesial community is not to participate except together with a Catholic sponsor and then only as a witness of the baptism.

 Elección del Padrino

• Haya sido elegido por los padres o por quienes ocupan su lugar y que tenga la capacidad para esta misión e intención de desempeñarla.

• Haya cumplido los dieciséis años de edad.

• Sea Católico Bautizado, Confirmado y celebrado el Sacramento de la Eucaristía y lleve al mismo tiempo una vida congruente con la fe y con la misión que va a asumir (ej: asistir a  Misa todos los domingos).

• No esté afectado por una pena canónica, legítimamente impuesta o declarada (ej: Vivir en unión libre o casado por civil.).

• No ser el padre o la madre del que será bautizado.

  Requisitos Para Bautizar en Cristo Nuestra Luz

• Ser miembros inscritos o vivir dentro del territorio parroquial.

• Si está inscrito en otra parroquia o vive dentro de ese territorio, se requiere una carta firmada por el  Párroco.

• Presentar el Acta de Nacimiento Estatal del  niño/a.

• Asistir a la Plática Pre-Bautismal y Entregar la Forma.

• Llamar la oficina para la fecha del Bautismo. No habrá celebración sin el Acta de Nacimiento.

• El Sacramento del Bautismo se celebra los primeros y tercer sábados del mes a las 11:00 AM con la excepción del Tiempo de Adviento, Tiempo de Cuaresma u otras celebraciones importantes.

• No hay costo para este sacramento. Puede dar una donación para el material si así lo desea. Igualmente el día del bautismo si desea dar una ofrenda al que oficie, sea el sacerdote o diácono. 

 Registro Parroquial

 
¿Por qué es necesario registrarme en la parroquia si asisto la Misa cada domingo?
 Es importante por lo siguiente:
 
 Primero: Somos miembros de la Iglesia por el don del Bautismo. El registro nos hace miembros de una parroquia en la cual podemos desarrollar nuestra fe con una comunidad.
 
Segundo: El propósito del registro es de asistir a la parroquia a servir a la comunidad más efectivamente.
 
¿Se comparta mi información?
NO. Su información es confidencial en la parroquia.