“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.”
Matthew 28:19-20
The Sacrament of Baptism is often called “the door of the Church,” because it is the first of the seven sacraments not only in time (since most Catholics receive it as infants) but in priority, since the reception of the other sacraments depends on it.
Once baptized, a person becomes a member of the Church – and not just in this parish, but of the whole Catholic church worldwide.
Baptism is the first of seven sacraments and the way in which a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church. Baptism pardons sins, recues us from the powers of darkness, and gives us dignity as children of God. For these reasons, the church encourages Baptism as soon as possible after birth. Infants and children under age seven may be baptized with the consent of at least one parent. For Baptism of those aged seven years and older, including adults please see section titled “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults”.
If you would like to have your child baptized please call the Parish Office a minimum of one month before the Baptism to book an appointment with the Pastor. A copy of the child’s Birth Certificate, including parents’ names, must be presented upon registration.
SPONSORS: One sponsor, male or female, is sufficient; but there may be two, one of each sex. The sponsor must NOT be either the father or the mother of the one to be baptized (c.874 §1,5°). The sponsor must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, be a practicing Catholic, and be at least 16 years of age (c.874).
Note: If you reside in another parish and desire to have your child baptized at Blessed Sacrament, you must have permission from your local parish priest to do so. This is Archdiocesan policy. Your first step then is to contact the priest of the parish in which you live. The Archdiocese of Edmonton directory of parishes is found here: https://caedm.ca/parishes/
For a short video reflection on the Sacrament of Baptism by Archbishop Smith, please see:
Baptism: Every Sunday at 12 noon, except the last Sunday of the month.
Baptism Preparation: Every last Saturday of the month at 3pm.
Baptism Preparation and Celebrations
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Sacrament of Baptism: Contact the parish office. The child’s Birth Certificate with parents’ names is required to register for Baptism.
Baptism: Every Sunday at 12 noon, except for the last Sunday of the month.
Baptism Preparation: Every last Saturday of the month at 3pm.