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Amy Davilaamyannsthelena.orgDirector of Religious Ed.
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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.
Call the Parish office to register for classes and Baptism.