Infant/Young Child Baptism
We welcome you and your child to deeper relationship with Christ!
The birth of a child is one of the greatest miracles! Your child is a gift from God and a sign of His infinite love for you. God has entrusted this child to you to love, nurture, teach, guide and protect. Through baptism your child will be reborn as a child of God through water and the Holy Spirit, immersed in His love, enlightened with grace, set free from sin and death, and welcomed into God's family, the Church. Baptism is one of the most important events in your child's life. Thank you for choosing to share our faith with your child!
The first step in having your child baptized is to fill out the Baptismal Application online. Contact Gloria Fernandez at the Parish Office to schedule a Baptism Preparation class. Gloria may be emailed at [email protected] or called at 301-977-5492.
Classes are usually held on the first Saturday of every month in English, and the second Thursday of the month in Spanish.
Note: Baptisms will only be scheduled after ALL paperwork has been received..
Confirmation
Confirmation completes a Catholic's initiation into the faith. You are sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and are strengthened to continue your journey within the faith! You must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion to receive this Sacrament.
Preparation is a multi-dimensional process combining various techniques such as classroom discussion and reflection, home study, service projects, liturgical rites, events with parents and sponsors, and a day long retreat. Sacramental preparation for Confirmation is a two year process that begins in seventh grade, and culminates with reception of the sacrament in the spring of 8th grade. Please call our Office of Religious Formation at 301-977-7990 for more information.
For school aged children and teens, please the Religious Formation at 301-977-7990 for more information on our RCIC and RCIT programs.
For adults, please contact the rectory at 301-977-5492 to discuss our RCIA Program