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."

It is an ancient tradition for infants to be baptized. If you would like to have your child baptized here at St. Gerard, you will need to:

• Contact Deacon Jim Corder to set up a time to meet and fill out paperwork
• ​Attend a baptism workshop

• Have at least one Godparent who is a practicing Catholic
• Call the parish office to select a date for baptism

If you are an adult looking to be baptized into the Catholic Church, please follow this link to learn more about becoming Catholic.