St. Peter Cathedral Parish rejoices in the growth of our parish and the Church through the Sacrament of Baptism.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213: 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.”
Anyone over the age of reason (typically seven years old) prepares for the Sacraments of Initiation through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Under the age of seven, when a child is baptized, reception of First Holy Communion and Confirmation comes at a later time.
Baptismal Preparation Meetings for first-time parents are held every two months, in conjunction with Blessed Sacrament and Queen of Peace Parishes. This formation, about 45 minutes long, is offered on this schedule for 2024-2025:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6:30PM, Cathedral Undercroft
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 12:00 Noon, Cathedral Undercroft
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 6:30PM, Queen of Peace Church
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 12:00 Noon, Cathedral Undercroft
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 6:30PM, Cathedral Undercroft
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 11:30AM, Queen of Peace Church
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:30PM, Cathedral Undercroft
If you’re interested in having a child baptized, please complete the Baptism Information Form by clicking here and a member of the pastoral staff will contact you.