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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 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.
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Deacon Jim Corderjcorderstgerard.orgPastoral Associate
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Baptism Workshop Schedule 2022-2023
Contact Deacon Jim Corder with questions.
(517) 323-2379 or jcorder@stgerard.org
Schedule of Baptism Workshops/Classes
All Classes are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Baptism Schedule – 2022- 2023
Baptisms usually take place on the first and third Sunday of each month immediately after the 11:00 AM Mass. On special feasts, e.g. Baptism of the Lord, baptisms may be scheduled at one of the weekend Masses.
February 5, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Bob Bacik
February 19, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Jim Corder
March 5, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Phil Guyeskey
March 19, 2023, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Mark Martin
April 16, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Jim Corder
April 24, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Bob Bacik
May 7, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Phil Guyeskey
May 21, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Mark Martin
June 4, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Deacon Jim Corder
June 18, 2023, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Bob Bacik
