Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in the newness of life. --Romans 6:3-4


The sacrament of baptism welcomes children into the Church of God and into the St. Mary Catholic Church family. Baptism is the first of three sacraments which fully initiate members into the Roman Catholic faith.

Parents wishing to have their child baptized are required to participate in one preparation meeting prior to the reception of the sacrament. This meeting will clarify the roles of parents, godparents, and the various symbols that are used within the baptismal ceremony. Baptisms are held between the 8:00AM and 10:30AM Masses (except during Lent).

In addition to infant baptism, the Catholic Church welcomes adult members to be baptized and initatied into the faith through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).