"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

 

Matt 3: v16-17

 

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The first of the seven sacraments, and the "door" which gives access to the other sacraments. Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our justification. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist constitute the "sacraments of initiation" by which a believer receives the remission of original and personal sin, begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ. The rite of Baptism consists in immersing the candidate in water, or pouring water on the head, while pronouncing the invocation of the Most Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (977, 1213 ff.; 1275, 1278).

 

Source - Catechism of the Catholic Church

 

 

Celebration

 

Infant baptisms are celebrated during Mass on the 3rd full weekend of each month with a few exceptions.  Baptisms do not take place during Lent.

 

There is a limit of 3 families per Mass.

 

2011
August 20-21

September 17-18

October 15-16

November 19-20

December 17-18

 

2012
January 21-22

February 18-19

April 21-22

May 19-20

June 16-17

July 21-22

 

 

 

New parents are required to attend one of the following preparation sessions:  
All are on Saturday mornings: 10:00 – 11:30 am.

August 13, 2011

October 8, 2011

December 10 2011

Febraury 11, 2012

April 14, 2012

June 9, 2012

 

 

 

 

Parish Policies for Infant Baptism at St. John Vianney

Requirements for Parents:

1. Parents wishing to celebrate the baptism of their child must be active, registered parishioners of St. John Vianney Parish.
   
   
2. Parents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements before the birth of their child.
   
   
3. All parents are strongly encouraged to participate in one of our intergenerational baptism renewal sessions. First-time parents are required to participate in this session
   
   
4. Contact Mary Witucki by phone or email to set up dates and available times.
   

 

Requirements for Godparents:

1. Godparents must be at least 16 years old.
   
   
2. If there is only one godparent, he or she must be a Catholic.
   
   
3. If there are two godparents, there must be one male & one female. At least one must be a Catholic. The other may be a non-Catholic sponsor as long as he or she is a baptized Christian.
   
   
4. Any Catholic who serves as a godparent must be confirmed.
   
   
5. Any person who serves as a godparent or sponsor should be actively practicing their faith.
   
   
6. Catholic godparents who are not members of St. John Vianney Parish must submit proof that they are active members of a parish and are suitable for the role of godparent. They must ask their pastor to send written verification to the pastor of St. John Vianney.

 

 

 

Please Contact:

 

Rev. Michael Alber

Pastor

 

616-724-3125

FrMike@stjohnvianney.net

 

 

Mary Witucki

Director of Worship and Pastoral Care

 

direct: 616-724-3128

mwitucki@stjohnvianney.net