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What is the Sacrament of Baptism?
Baptism is the gateway into the Church and the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation (along with Confirmation and the Eucharist). In baptism, we are "born of water and the Spirit," we are given the ability to "walk in the newness of life," and we fulfill the command of Christ to "make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
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Celebrating Baptism at St. Gerard
It is an ancient tradition for children to be baptized. If you would like to have your child baptized here at St. Gerard, you will need to:
- Contact Deacon Jim Corder (jcorder@stgerard.org)to set up a time to meet and fill out paperwork and select a date for baptism.
- Sign up to attend your choice of workshop dates.
- Attend a baptism workshop
- Have at least one Godparent who is a practicing Catholic
If you are an adult looking to be baptized into the Catholic Church, please follow this link to learn more about becoming Catholic.
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Deacon Jim Corderjcorderstgerard.orgPastoral Associate
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Baptism Workshop Schedule 2023-2024
Contact Deacon Jim Corder with questions.
(517) 323-2379 or jcorder@stgerard.org
Schedule of Baptism Workshops/Classes
All Classes are held in the Parish Center in the Adult Education Rooms.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Baptism Schedule 2023-2024
Baptisms usually take place on the first and third Sunday of each month immediately after the 11:00 AM Mass. (about 12:15) On special feasts, e.g. Baptism of the Lord, baptisms may be scheduled at one of the weekend Masses.
December 3, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Bob Bacik
December 17, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Jim Corder
January 7, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Mark Martin
January 21, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Ray Rzepecki
February 4, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Phil Guyeskey
February 18, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Bob Bacik
March 3, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Jim Corder
March 17, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Mark Martin
April 7, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Ray Rzepecki
April 21, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Phil Guyeskey
May 5, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Bob Bacik
May 19, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Mark Martin
June 2, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Jim Corder
June 16, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Ray Rzepecki
July 7, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Bob Bacik
July 21, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Phil Guyeskey
August 4, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Jim Corder
August 18, 2024, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Ray Rzepecki
