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Why Is Baptism Important?
The point needs to be emphasized because many people remember the effects of Baptism only in negative terms: “It takes away original sin.”
Baptism does take away original sin, of course. Also, in the case of an adult, it takes away all mortal and venial sins & the punishment due for them, if the person baptized is truly sorry for them. Baptism makes a clean sweep of everything.
But the “taking away” is not a negative removal, like the emptying of a trash can by the garbage collector. Sin and its consequences disappear when God comes into the soul, just as darkness disappears when the light is turned on.
Sin is a spiritual emptiness which is obliterated by the coming of grace... READ MORE
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BAPTISM INFORMATION
Adult Baptism:Please contact the faith formation office for information on Adult Baptism Jesus answered and said to him, "Amen, amen I say to you, unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God." John 3:5
Guidelines for Infant Baptism:
Preparation for children ages 6 and under, involves one class for the parents and the Godparents.
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Contact Us
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Amy Davilaamyannsthelena.orgDirector of Religious Ed.
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Baptism Updates
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Sunday, September 9, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Pre-Baptism Class Will Be Held on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 From 2pm - 4:30pm -
Sunday, September 30
Baptism's will be held Sept. 30th in the Church. If you are planning to Baptize your child you must register for the class by Friday, August 31st in the parish office.
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